"Experts have said the attacks by Israel and the US on Iran are illegal, as they were in violation of the ban on the use of force under the UN charter and international law.
Here is an extract from an opinion piece by Kenneth Roth, a Guardian US columnist and former executive director of Human Rights Watch who believes the attacks on Iran were an illegal act of aggression"
Read it here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/02/us-israel-war-iran-live-updates-attacks-strikes-tehran-lebanon-beirut-hezbollah-dubai-latest-news?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-69a55b3c8f0863f6a3eff9e7#block-69a55b3c8f0863f6a3eff9e7
US-Israel war on Iran live: conflict spreads to Lebanon and wider region, as Kuwait reports ‘several’ US warplanes crashing
Israeli military says fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah could take ‘many’ more days; US crew bailed out safely after crash-landing, says Kuwait
USA/Israel airstrike this morning in Sine/Saneh/Sanandaj of Rojhelat/NW Iran:
The Saudi fossil fuels giant Aramco (formerly "Arabian-American Oil Company") ceased operations due to the war USA/Israel started in Iran.
Short looks at situation after USA/Israel attacks in Sine/Saneh/Sanandaj of Rojhelat/NW Iran:
Emergency Services building, Tehran, Iranshahr Street, was hit.
The UN's "World Health Organization said on Monday that a hospital in Iran's capital has been evacuated after explosions nearby and that it is working to verify reports that three other medical centres in the country had been hit since the start of the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran on February 28"
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/tehran-hospital-evacuated-after-explosions-nearby-who-says-2026-03-02/'Two unmanned drones heading towards RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus were “succesfully intercepted”, Cyprus government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis has said'
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/02/us-israel-war-iran-live-updates-attacks-strikes-tehran-lebanon-beirut-hezbollah-dubai-latest-news?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-69a57b0d8f0863f6a3effb27#block-69a57b0d8f0863f6a3effb27Here's smoke coming from or near the U.K. airbase Akrotiri on Cyprus (can't really tell if "at" or "near" at the distance).
Starmer yesterday gave USA permission to attack in Iran from U.K. regional bases whereby Starmer made those legally legitimate targets, whether one likes it or not.
The counter-revolutionary military IRGC of the Iran-theocracy has sent mass text messages (SMS) to the people of Sine/Saneh/Sanandaj in Rojhelat (Iran-held Kurdistan)/NW Iran declaring any civilian movement or presence in the streets as "direct cooperation with the enemy" and has threatened citizens with severe action and being hit with a "strong fist", according to the Hengaw human rights org,
also reporting that the IRGC urges the people to snitch on any movement of weapons or militia activities specifically referencing the Kurdish parties.
Those parties, various degrees of leftist libertarian, secular, feminist, pro-autonomy (not separatist), pro-diversity, etc, in decades long armed opposition to the the theocracy, such as PJAK, PAK, Komala, KDPI/PDKI, Khabat, etc have their own freedom-guerrillas and and Peshmerga, and those are the ones the regime fears now.
While I was writing the previous an English article was released on the statement regarding yesterday Iran bombing the camps in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq belonging to the Iran-opposition parties PAK, KDPI/PDKI and Komala, from the PJAK ("Free Life Party of [Iran-held part of] Kurdistan") fellow member of the recently formed "Alliance of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan".
They among other things say that the attacks are "undoubtedly a sign of the regime’s fear", which must be obvious to anyone.
https://english.anf-news.com/kurdistan/pjak-iran-s-attacks-on-kurdish-forces-are-a-sign-of-the-regime-s-fear-84169
PJAK: Iran’s attacks on Kurdish forces are a sign of the regime’s fear
The Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) has strongly condemned the recent Iranian attacks on the bases of East Kurdistan parties in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). In a statement issued on Monday,...
"US aircraft leave Spain after government says bases cannot be used for Iran attacks"
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-aircraft-leave-spain-after-government-says-bases-cannot-be-used-iran-attacks-2026-03-02/It is undeniably a war of aggression and rulers who order their military to participate make themselves co-culpable in the war of aggression, crimes against peace, potentially putting at least some of their military in the position that obeying orders may make those culpable too.
Israel and America are not the saviors of the people in Iran. So far, their missiles have also targeted several schools, and 24 children have been killed, and 45 others have been injured in a girls' elementary school in Minab.
We need to do what we can to protect our loved ones and put an end to the Islamic Republic at the earliest opportunity, while at the same time preventing the seizure of the revolution by foreign forces and their servants.
USA's Consulate, Lahore, Pakistan.
People are displeased.
Narmak, eastern Tehran, reportedly around 14:00 local, after USA/Israel's continuing bombing.
I saw that picture when it was new but I decided it seemed unlikely and it wasn't via a prior trusted source, so I didn't forward it, and now... there is a
"Fact Check: Image of Khamenei’s body trapped beneath rubble is made with AI"
https://www.reuters.com/fact-check/image-khameneis-body-trapped-beneath-rubble-is-made-with-ai-2026-03-02/So, like, if you see someone forwarding it, please let them know, politely.
In Iran, "At least 1,500 killed on third day of war, including 200 civilians" verified reports highly trusted Hengaw human rights org:
https://hengaw.net/en/reports-and-statistics-1/2026/03/article-2
At least 1,500 killed on third day of war, including 200 civilians
USA/Israel bombed a counter-revolutionary military IRGC facility in Kermanshah, W Iran.
For the people, life is like this now:
I had posted here a toot with videos claimed to show a skyscraper fire in Bahrain, but I have been made aware that they were
https://newsmeter.in/fact-check/iran-strikes-high-rise-building-in-bahrain-fire-erupts-no-video-is-ai-generated-763926 incorrect, so I deleted that toot.
Sorry.
I try... but sometimes I slip.
Fact Check: Iran strikes high-rise building in Bahrain, fire erupts? No, video is AI generated
Following Iranian strikes on Bahrain targeting US military assets, video of a high-rise building engulfed in flames is going viral.
Chardavol, Ilam, W Iran, under bombardment:
What is the legality of the US and Israeli attacks on Iran?
Legal experts give their views on the lawfulness of the countries’ actions, including the UK’s ‘defensive’ operation
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The ‘open battle’ comes to Lebanon
In the Lebanese border village of Ainata, Batoul Ismail was awoken by her mother shortly after midnight with the news: rockets had been fired from the south of Lebanon toward Israeli military installations in Haifa.
For Ismail and many others across Lebanon’s south, it was clear that the war that had broken out between Israel and Iran on Saturday was coming to Lebanon.
“We immediately knew we had to leave,” Ismail said.
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Continue reading here: https://www.madamasr.com/en/2026/03/02/news/u/the-open-battle-comes-to-lebanon/
The ‘open battle’ comes to Lebanon
In the Lebanese border village of Ainata, Batoul Ismail was awoken by her mother shortly after midnight with the news: rockets had been fired from the south of Lebanon toward Israeli military installations in Haifa.
For Ismail and many others across Lebanon’s south, it was clear that the war that
"At Least 141 Executions in 2026; IHRNGO [Iran Human Rights NGO] Urges Immediate International Attention to Situation of Prisoners Amid War"
https://iranhr.net/en/articles/8647/
At Least 141 Executions in 2026; IHRNGO Urges Immediate International Attention to Situation of Prisoners Amid War
IHRNGO expresses deep concern about the possibility of an escalation in executions as well as the risk of harm to prisoners under wartime conditions.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 52, wound 154: New official toll
| Lebanon News
"The Israeli military said it struck assets of a financial institution on Monday already sanctioned by Washington for funding Hezbollah activities"
AFP: https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/lebanon-news/909436/israel39s-army-says-struck-assets-of-hezbollah-linked-financial-institution/en?src=rss&utm_source=TheWALL360&utm_medium=Rss-articles&utm_campaign=rss&utm_term=Rss
Banks and other "financial institutions" are not taking direct part in armed conflicts and as such are civilian, not military targets.
Abbasabad Police Station, east-central Tehran, destroyed.
But... the surrounding destruction seems HUGE.
Consider that
"Rule 14. Launching an attack which may be expected to cause incidental loss of civilian life, injury to civilians, damage to civilian objects, or a combination thereof, which would be excessive in relation to the concrete and direct military advantage anticipated, is prohibited."
https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/customary-ihl/v1/rule14
'The spiralling war in the Middle East is putting civilians in “grave danger”, the head of the Red Cross warned Monday, saying a large-scale conflict would outstrip any ability to help.
The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran has spread across the Middle East and beyond [...]'
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/02/us-israel-war-iran-live-updates-attacks-strikes-tehran-lebanon-beirut-hezbollah-dubai-latest-news?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-69a5c9dd8f08e575db5be8f9#block-69a5c9dd8f08e575db5be8f9
Middle East crisis live: Israel launches new attacks on Tehran and Beirut as Iran closes critical Strait of Hormuz
Earlier, Donald Trump laid out US objectives, saying mission could go on for four-five weeks, adding US has ‘capability to go far longer’
Many reports of major bombardments in several major cities in Iran now.
The Iran-theocracy's main propaganda-outlet IRIB was bombed again, but reportedly still broadcasting.
The UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR:
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UNHCR is deeply concerned about the escalation of conflict in the Middle East and its impact on civilians and further displacement in the region.
Many affected countries already host millions of refugees and internally displaced people. Further violence risks overwhelming humanitarian capacities and placing additional pressure on host communities.
We echo the UN Secretary-General’s urgent call for dialogue and de-escalation, respect for human rights, the protection of civilians and full adherence to international law.
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https://www.unhcr.org/news/press-releases/unhcr-deeply-concerned-middle-east-escalation-and-impact-civilians
UNHCR deeply concerned by Middle East escalation and impact on civilians | UNHCR
GENEVA – UNHCR is deeply concerned about the escalation of conflict in the Middle East and its impact on civilians and further displacement in the region.Many affected countries already host millions of refugees and internally displaced people. Further violence risks overwhelming humanitarian capacities and placing additional pressure on host communities.We echo the UN Secretary-General’s urgent call for dialogue and de-escalation, respect for human rights, the protection of civilians and full adherence to international law.
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric:
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Widening hostilities across the Middle East are putting civilian lives in grave danger. The scale of major military operations flaring across the Middle East risks embroiling the region – and beyond – into another large-scale armed conflict that will overwhelm any humanitarian response. Without urgent steps to de-escalate the situation and respect the rules of war, further civilian lives will be lost.
Civilians are already suffering the consequences of war. All parties to armed conflict have an obligation to uphold the rules of war, which are unequivocal. Civilians and civilian infrastructure must be spared from hostilities. Schools must remain sanctuaries for learning where children can feel safe and protected from attacks, and hospitals must remain sanctuaries for saving lives.
Medical personnel and first responders, such as the Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, must be protected in all circumstances and be able to carry out their work safely. All parties must allow and facilitate safe and unrestricted access for impartial humanitarian assistance to reach those in need.
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https://www.icrc.org/en/statement/icrc-president-widening-hostilities-across-middle-east-civilian-lives-grave-danger
ICRC president: Widening hostilities across Middle East putting civilian lives in grave danger
Geneva (ICRC) – The following is a statement from ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the widening of hostilities across the Middle East.
"Lebanon bans Hezbollah military actions"
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/02/us-israel-war-iran-live-updates-attacks-strikes-tehran-lebanon-beirut-hezbollah-dubai-latest-news?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-69a61b5f8f08e575db5bebe9#block-69a61b5f8f08e575db5bebe9 I saw much earlier reported by LBCI too but I didn't take it seriously so I skipped it, but since then many have treated it as if it is serious or at least pretended to be taken as such.
Hezbollah is one of the most mainstream parties, one of the traditional power elite in Lebanon with at the latest parliamentary elections one fifth of the votes, making it the third most voted for party and a member of the current government, Iran's imperialist power projection force in the country with Hezbollah's armed wing considered militarily stronger than Lebanon's army.
If they don't want to be banned, they won't be banned and if the government tries to enforce it Hezbollah would smash the country into pieces possibly worse than Israel has managed to do so far, just as Hezbollah has been the primary smashing the people in Lebanon any time they have been rising to demand an end to corruption, sectarianism and elitism.
Israel-US war on Iran live: fire at US embassy in Riyadh after drone strike; state department urges all Americans to leave Middle East
Donald Trump says the war could go on for four-five weeks, adding US has ‘capability to go far longer’
"U.S. Marines opened fire on demonstrators during the storming of the Karachi consulate over the weekend [...].
Ten people were killed on Sunday when protesters breached the compound’s outer wall after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes on Iran."
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-marines-fired-protesters-storming-consulate-karachi-officials-say-2026-03-03/That's not gonna increase the Pakistan public's opinion about USA or its consulate.
Several good points on Trumpanyahu's latest war of aggression.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCkcPcMTYuQ
Trump Launches War with Iran and Refuses to Explain... Anything | The Daily Show
The counter-revolutionary military IRGC of the Iran-theocracy bombed the Iran-opposition party Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (KDPI/PDKI) in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, again.
Pakistan: Investigation urgently needed after killings during Iran protests
Deaths of at least 26 people raise serious concerns about unlawful use of force by security forces said Amnesty International
"Urgent appeal from the Narges Mohammadi Foundation for prisoners in Iran
[...]
highlighted that the ongoing war between Iran, Israel, and the United States poses a major threat to civilians, with children and prisoners being particularly at risk. The statement noted that bombings near Evin and Zanjan prisons have caused serious concern and emphasized that these military attacks endanger the lives of thousands of inmates."
https://english.anf-news.com/human-rights/urgent-appeal-from-the-narges-mohammadi-foundation-for-prisoners-in-iran-84175
Urgent appeal from the Narges Mohammadi Foundation for prisoners in Iran
In a written statement regarding the situation of detainees and convicts in Iranian prisons, the Narges Mohammadi Foundation highlighted that the ongoing war between Iran, Israel, and the United St...
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