An Israeli official speaking to Western media named Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, and Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, among the intended targets.

The source declined to provide further details regarding the nature of the attack or the type of missiles used.

The attack was reportedly met with reactions of support and celebration among segments of the population in Iran, particularly in Kurdish-majority provinces.

The ministry stated that the UK’s ability to assist British nationals in Iran is now severely limited. The embassy is operating remotely, and no in-person consular services are being provided, even in emergency situations.

In a statement released on Friday, February 27, 2026, the ministry said: “Italian nationals who are in Iran for tourism or whose presence is not strictly necessary are requested to leave the country.”

Volker Turk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, on Friday February 27, 2026, called for the immediate suspension of executions in Iran.

Amid indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States, a complaint has been filed in a Swiss court against Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister and a member of the country’s negotiating team.

According to official reports published in Iranian state-affiliated media, food prices in Iran had experienced an unprecedented surge by February 2026, nearly doubling compared to the previous year.

The Statistical Center of Iran and the Central Bank of Iran released separate reports on the same day regarding the country’s inflation rate, both indicating the highest levels recorded in recent years.

Heshmatollah Tabarzadi, Secretary-General of the Democratic Front of Iran and a political prisoner, in an audio message obtained by Avatoday welcomed the recent formation of the “Coalition of Political Forces of Iranian Kurdistan,” describing it as “a very valuable a