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Trump Speaks with Israel, Bahrain, UAE Leaders Amid Iran Strikes

President Donald Trump held calls with the leaders of Israel, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates amid ongoing joint US-Israel military strikes against Iran. The White House was also briefed on a deadly mass shooting in Austin, Texas. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reported killed in the strikes, which Trump called "justice for the people of Iran." Meanwhile, the UAE announced its forces had intercepted hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles and drones since the attack began.

Key Points: Trump Talks with Israel, Bahrain, UAE Leaders Amid Iran Conflict

  • Trump spoke with Middle East leaders
  • US-Israel strikes target Iran
  • Ayatollah Khamenei reported killed
  • UAE intercepts Iranian missiles & drones
  • Mass shooting in Austin, Texas
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Trump speaks with Israel, Bahrain, UAE leaders: White House

President Trump spoke with Middle East leaders as US-Israel strikes on Iran continue. White House also briefed on Texas shooting.

"pinpoint bombing will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, March 2

President Donald Trump on Sunday spoke with the leaders of Israel, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates as the US and Israel continued their strikes across Iran, the White House said.

Iran has also targeted the US facilities in Bahrain, the UAE and other neighbouring Gulf nations in its retaliatory action.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also said that Trump was briefed on a shooting incident in Austin, Texas. At least two people were killed and 14 others wounded in a mass shooting at a popular bar in Austin, authorities said Sunday, CBS News reported. The gunman was also killed.

Sharing a post on X, White House Press Secretary wrote, "Today, President Trump has spoken with the leaders of Israel, Bahrain, and the UAE. The President has also been briefed on the shooting in Austin, Texas."

This comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia following joint missile strikes titled Operation Roaring Lion/Operation Epic Fury by Israel and the United States on Iran.

Explosions were reported in Tehran and other major cities, with US President Donald Trump and Iranian state media claiming that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the strikes, alongside his daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law.

Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence has announced that the air force and air defence forces have successfully intercepted a significant number of aerial threats following a large-scale Iranian attack that commenced on February 28

In a statement shared on X, and subsequently reposted by the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the Ministry confirmed that the military has "so far dealt with 165 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 541 Iranian drones since the start of the Iranian attack."

Earlier, US President Trump announced the death of Khamenei on Truth Social, calling it "justice for the people of Iran" and stating that "pinpoint bombing will continue, uninterrupted throughout the week or, as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE."

- ANI

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Sarah B
The scale of the attack is staggering - 165 missiles and over 500 drones intercepted. The UAE's air defence seems very capable. But this escalation is terrifying. It feels like the region is on the brink of a much wider war.
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Rohit P
While the geopolitical situation is critical, my heart goes out to the families in Austin. Mass shootings are a tragedy no matter where they happen. The President being briefed on both issues in one day shows how volatile the world is right now.
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Priya S
The Indian Embassy reposting the UAE's defence statement is a significant diplomatic signal. It shows where India's strategic interests lie in this conflict. Our energy security and remittances are deeply tied to Gulf stability.
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Vikram M
Trump's language about "justice" and "pinpoint bombing" is extremely provocative. As an Indian, I believe in dialogue and diplomacy, not celebrating the death of leaders, even adversarial ones. This rhetoric only fuels more hatred and violence.
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Michael C
The operational names "Roaring Lion" and "Epic Fury" sound like something from a video game, not real warfare affecting millions of lives. The human cost on all sides, including innocent civilians in Iran and the region, must not be forgotten.

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