Conflict in Iran on Wednesday: Hormuz Strait threatened, Qatar stops LNG exports

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Iran conflict on the 4th day (March 3): The US warned that "stronger blows" have not yet been launched while Iran escalates retaliation throughout the region.

In Iran

Important locations in Tehran were damaged in the attacks by the US and Israel: Radio and Television of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRIB), Golestan Palace - UNESCO World Heritage Site.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that "the strongest blows" to Iran are still ahead. President Donald Trump declared that the attack on Iran will continue until all US targets are met.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth emphasized that the attacks on Iran are aimed at paralyzing the Iranian navy, ending the country's nuclear and missile ambitions.

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to burn down any ships trying to pass through the strait.

At least 765 people have been killed in Iran, including Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. In which, Iran accused the US and Israeli attacks targeting a girls' school in southern Iran of killing at least 165 people.

In the Gulf countries

This Gulf nation faces direct military attack, intercepting dozens of ballistic missiles and Iranian drones.

Two missiles hit Al Udeid airbase - where US forces are stationed, and a drone hit an early warning system. Qatari Air Force also shot down 2 Iranian planes heading towards this country and many explosions were heard in the sky over Doha.

On March 2, QatarEnergy - the world's largest producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) - announced a production shutdown after Iran's attacks.

Three US fighter jets crash in Kuwait. The US military announced that the plane was shot down by mistake. Many videos on social networks show a US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet crashing.

Saudi Arabia: Eight drones intercepted near Riyadh and Al-Kharj. The US Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by at least 2 drones, leading to a fire.

Khu Bir Hassan ở Beirut, Lebanon sau các cuộc không kích của Israel ngày 2.3. Ảnh: Xinhua
Bir Hassan area in Beirut, Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes on March 2. Photo: Xinhua

Continuous threats to US assets: Tehran continuously launches attacks targeting US military and strategic assets scattered throughout the Gulf region.

UAE resumes flights at a limited level: Dubai Airport Authority announced on March 2 about allowing a "small number" of flights to operate from Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central Airport.

In Israel:

Defense against Iran's retaliation: The Israeli military confirmed that it has identified attack missiles from Iran and air defense systems are actively intercepting them. Israel also successfully intercepted 2 drones launched from Lebanon.

In the US

Six US soldiers were killed and 18 injured. The US emphasized not to let "conflict last for years," in which Vice President J.D. Vance noted that the President's main goal is to fundamentally change Iran's thinking and ensure Iran "can never possess nuclear weapons".

The US State Department called on citizens to immediately leave some Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, by commercial means due to escalating violence.

In Lebanon and Jordan

The Israeli military issued an emergency evacuation order for 59 areas in Lebanon, mainly in the south, warning people to stay at least 1,000m away from villages due to "Hezbollah activities".

Due to escalating regional conflict, the US State Department also issued an urgent directive calling on US citizens to immediately leave Israel, along with the West Bank, Gaza and some other Middle Eastern countries. The US Embassy in Amman, Jordan, has temporarily evacuated all staff from its premises due to unidentified security threats.

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