US-Iran Day 7: Kuwait embassy closed, 1230 dead Iran, Azerbaijan hit by drones, 281 flights cancelled India, Tehran missiles. Updates.
Explosions Rock Tehran and Bandar Abbas - Israel Plans Weeks More Strikes, Iran Fires 19th Wave at US Bases (Image: X)
Iran-Israel Tension: The US closed its embassy in Kuwait Thursday as the Iran conflict entered day 7 with over 1,230 deaths reported inside Iran. Azerbaijan accused Iran of a drone attack on its Nakhchivan exclave that injured four civilians and damaged an airport, vowing retaliation. India cancelled 281 domestic carrier flights amid West Asia chaos.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry stated Iranian drones struck Nakhchivan Thursday, damaging an airport building. Four civilians suffered injuries. One drone hit the airport near Iran's border; another landed by a school. Baku summoned Iran's ambassador, condemned the strikes, demanded explanations, and reserved "appropriate response measures."
Iran reported over 1,230 dead as US aggression hit day 6 Thursday. New missile attacks targeted eastern Tehran after Israeli warnings for evacuations. Massive explosions shook Bandar Abbas port near Bandar-e Bahonar in the IRGC's First Naval Zone by Strait of Hormuz. Overnight strikes hit Kurdish cities Sanandaj, Saqqez, and Bukan; over 150 cities attacked since Saturday.
Iran's army claimed drone strikes on Israel's Tel Aviv and Meron radar base. IRGC fired a 19th wave of retaliatory attacks on Israel and US regional bases, per Al Jazeera. Thursday missiles from Iran triggered Israeli air raid alerts in Tel Aviv after a seven-hour lull. Israeli military confirmed launches; air defenses intercepted. No casualties reported immediately. IRIB verified the barrages.
Israeli military eyes one to two more weeks of operations against Iran, targeting thousands of regime and military sites. By Wednesday, Israeli Air Force dropped over 5,000 bombs since start. The strategy follows an extensive bombing push.
India's Civil Aviation Ministry confirmed 281 flights by domestic carriers scrapped Thursday, monitoring West Asia closely. Passengers must check status via airline contacts. IndiGo operates 17 departures to eight Middle East destinations March 6, notifying affected customers directly. Air India and Air India Express resumed Jeddah and Muscat services as Saudi and Oman airspaces reopened safely.
US and Qatar discussed acquiring Ukrainian interceptor drones with Kyiv as cheap counters to Iranian Shahed UAVs, Reuters reported. Early government-level talks cover tech to detect incoming drones and jam signals. No company involvement yet.
A: Over 1,230 dead; strikes hit Tehran, Bandar Abbas, 150+ cities since Saturday.
A: Yes, Nakhchivan airport damaged, four civilians injured; retaliation vowed.
A: 281 by domestic carriers Thursday; IndiGo resumes 17 Middle East flights Friday.
A: Missiles triggering Tel Aviv alerts after lull; IRGC's 19th wave on Israel/US bases.
Disclaimer: This information is based on inputs from news agency reports. TSG does not independently confirm the information provided by the relevant sources.
