?  Live: Trump addresses nation after US and Israel strike Iran

? Live: Trump addresses nation after US and Israel strike Iran

"US President Donald Trump addresses the nation from Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach on Saturday, February 28, following military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran. Trump confirmed 'major combat operations' in Iran in a video posted on his Truth Social: "To the members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, the armed forces and all of the police, I say tonight that you must lay down your weapons and have complete immunity - or in the alternative, face certain death." Iran hit back, targeting US-linked assets across Gulf states hosting American military bases, including Bahrain, Kuwait Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi said "Netanyahu and Trump's war on Iran is wholly unprovoked, illegal, and illegitimate"."

Iran vows ‘no leniency’ as it launches reprisal attacks on Israel and US air bases

Iran vows ‘no leniency’ as it launches reprisal attacks on Israel and US air bases

Tehran says strikes on country, which targeted key leaders and have killed at least 40 children, breach UN charter US-Israeli attack on Iran – live updates US and Israel strikes on Iran: what we know so far Iran has launched a barrage of retaliatory missiles aimed at Israel and US bases across the region, denouncing the two countries’ airstrikes as a breach of the UN charter and an act of flagrant aggression designed to end any possibility of a diplomatic resolution. Iran’s foreign ministry called on Muslim and non-aligned states to demand an urgent meeting of the UN security council, pointing out that the US-Israeli strikes on Saturday were the second such attack in a year while Iran was in the middle of sensitive negotiations over its nuclear programme. Continue reading...

Table for everyone - Charity iftar in Syria's Douma brings together 800 orphans and low-income families

Table for everyone - Charity iftar in Syria's Douma brings together 800 orphans and low-income families

"A charity iftar for 800 orphans, people with disabilities and low-income families was held on Friday in Douma, in the Damascus countryside. Footage shows attendees sitting at long tables to break the fast, while cooks prepared meals ahead of the gathering.   One of the event participants said the initiative 'sparks hope' and encourages donors to pay attention to poorer communities, adding that one of the simplest ways to help is by supporting iftar meals for those who are fasting.   Rahma Worldwide said the event was held in Damascus under the banner 'Rahma Iftar for 800 Orphans.' Similar initiatives would be held in other provinces in the coming days as part of efforts to expand humanitarian support. Rahma Worldwide, founded in 2014 and based in Michigan, runs relief and development projects in more than 18 countries, SANA said. Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar and considered one of the holiest months for Muslims. During Ramadan, fasting is observed from dawn until sunset, and it is one of the five pillars of Islam."