Netanyahu’s fate unclear after Iran pounds his office in latest retaliatory attack
With Agencies
In a statement, the IRGC said it struck “the office of the criminal Israeli PM, Netanyahu, and the location of the regime’s Air Force commander” using Kheybar Shekan ballistic missiles as part of what it called the 10th wave of retaliatory operations. The Iranian force added that Netanyahu’s fate remains “unclear.”
Jerusalem — The status of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remained unclear Monday March 2, 2026 after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it targeted his office in what it described as a “surprise” missile attack.
In a statement, the IRGC said it struck “the office of the criminal Israeli PM, Netanyahu, and the location of the regime’s Air Force commander” using Kheybar Shekan ballistic missiles as part of what it called the 10th wave of retaliatory operations. The Iranian force added that Netanyahu’s fate remains “unclear.”
Israeli authorities have not issued any confirmation or denial regarding the prime minister’s condition. The absence of an official statement has fueled widespread speculation on social media, though no independent verification has emerged to substantiate claims of injury or death.
Explosions were reported over Jerusalem on Monday as Israel’s defense systems intercepted missiles launched from Iran, according to Israeli officials. Air raid sirens sounded across multiple areas, and residents were urged to seek shelter.
The escalation follows intensified exchanges between the two countries. Reports suggested that Israeli and U.S. strikes targeted sites inside Iran, including the Natanz nuclear facility. However, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated that no damage was recorded at the site following the reported attacks.
Meanwhile, Iran has expanded its military operations across the Gulf region, claiming it targeted U.S. air bases in countries including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Iranian officials claim significant damage was inflicted, though authorities in those countries have not publicly confirmed the extent of the impact.
Saudi energy giant Saudi Aramco reportedly shut down one of its older refineries following damage attributed to Iranian strikes. In Qatar, state-owned QatarEnergy announced a temporary halt to liquefied natural gas production amid the widening conflict.
Regional air travel has also been heavily disrupted, with thousands of flights canceled as airspace closures ripple across the Middle East. Tourists and business travelers remain stranded in multiple countries.
Analysts say Gulf nations have so far refrained from direct retaliation against Iran, wary of being drawn further into the escalating conflict or being perceived as aligning militarily with Israel.
As tensions mount, attention remains focused on Jerusalem, where officials have yet to clarify the condition of Israel’s prime minister. Observers say speculation is likely to persist until an official statement is issued.
