Iran burns. Tehran – columns of smoke: the airport was hit, Israel reports new Iranian attacks

The United States and Israel launched a large-scale offensive against Iran on February 28, and Tehran, in response, fired missiles at US bases in several Persian Gulf states.

7 Mar, 03:43 — 7 Mar, 06:24

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Why this matters

This story signifies a major escalation in the long-standing tensions between Iran and Israel, potentially drawing in the United States and other regional actors. The targeting of a major airport suggests a significant increase in the scope and intensity of the conflict, with potential for widespread regional instability and humanitarian consequences.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 5 sources cover this story

Coverage indicates a significant escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict, with reports of airstrikes hitting Tehran's Mehrabad Airport and ongoing US-Israeli attacks. While some outlets focus on the immediate impact and casualties, others provide context on the broader conflict and public sentiment.

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Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

Al Jazeeracenter-leftcenter-lefturgentHighlights casualties from US-Israeli attacks

delfi-ltcentercenterurgentReports on actions from both sides, specific dates

Daily Star BDcenterneutralneutralReports factual event without explicit framing

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage presents a mix of perspectives, with some outlets focusing on the impact of US-Israeli actions and others on Israeli sentiment and broader conflict dynamics, resulting in a balanced overall lean.

What sources agree on

Tehran's Mehrabad Airport has been hit by strikes or is on fire
The conflict involves both US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Iranian responses
The conflict has been ongoing for at least eight days

Where they diverge

Initiator of the large-scale offensive

delfi-lt

United States and Israel launched a large-scale offensive against Iran on February 28.

Al Jazeera

US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last weekend, implying a continuous campaign rather than a specific launch date.

Nature of Iranian response

delfi-lt

Iran responded by launching missiles at US bases in several Persian Gulf states.

jerusalem-post

Israel reports new Iranian attacks, without specifying targets or nature.

Key claims1 agreed · 4 unverified

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Tehran's Mehrabad Airport was hit by strikes or is on fire.

agreed·delfi-ltDaily Star BDdaily-mirror-lk

The United States and Israel began a large-scale offensive against Iran on February 28.

unverified·delfi-lt

At least 1,332 people have been killed in US-Israeli attacks on Iran since the war's launch last weekend.

Coverage gaps

Casualty figures from US-Israeli attacks on Iran

ReportedAl Jazeera

Missingjerusalem-postdelfi-ltDaily Star BD+1

Israeli public morale shifts amid the Iran war

Reportedjerusalem-post

Missingdelfi-ltAl JazeeraDaily Star BD+1

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External Fact-Checks

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✗False

Video shows USS Abraham Lincoln on fire after Iran strikes

AFP·6 Mar 2026Read →

?Fake

"Dubai Airport out of service. Iranian Missiles ripped it apart," a post on X claimed, sharing a video with a burning aircraft and terminal, while smoke is engulfing the building. It's been widely shared on social media, also on other platforms.

DW.com·4 Mar 2026Read →

Story evolution

The narrative shifts from immediate reports of airport strikes to broader context of the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, including casualty figures, Iranian responses, and Israeli public sentiment.

Initial Strikes on Mehrabad AirportMarch 7 early morning

Reports emerge of Tehran's Mehrabad Airport being hit by airstrikes or being on fire.

Contextualizing US-Israel AttacksMarch 7 morning

Outlets begin to provide context on the ongoing US-Israeli offensive against Iran and associated casualties.

Iranian Response and Israeli SentimentMarch 7 morning

Reports mention Iranian retaliatory attacks and shifts in Israeli public morale amidst the war.

How outlets covered this

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Center

delfi-lt

Irano karas. Teherane – dūmų stulpai: smogta į oro uostą, Izraelis praneša apie naujas Irano atakas

Al Jazeera

Iran war: What is happening on day eight of US-Israel attacks?

Daily Star BD

Iran war: Tehran's Mehrabad Airport hit by strikes - The Daily Star

daily-mirror-lk

Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport on fire as airstrikes target Iran - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Right-leaning

jerusalem-post

Israel's public morale shifts dramatically amid Iran war, survey finds

Key entities

IranTarget of attacks, source of retaliation IsraelReported attacker, source of new attack reports United StatesReported participant in attacks on Iran Mehrabad AirportKey infrastructure target in Tehran

Coverage Timeline

First report: daily-mirror-lk · 7 Mar, 03:43|Full coverage: All 5 sources within 3h|Window: 3h

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

daily-mirror-lk7 Mar, 03:43First to report

Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport on fire as airstrikes target Iran - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Daily Star BD7 Mar, 03:50

Iran war: Tehran's Mehrabad Airport hit by strikes - The Daily Star

2h later

Al Jazeera7 Mar, 05:32

Iran war: What is happening on day eight of US-Israel attacks?

delfi-lt7 Mar, 05:40

Irano karas. Teherane – dūmų stulpai: smogta į oro uostą, Izraelis praneša apie naujas Irano atakas

jerusalem-post7 Mar, 06:24Latest update

Israel's public morale shifts dramatically amid Iran war, survey finds

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jerusalem-post52m ago

Israel's public morale shifts dramatically amid Iran war, survey finds

The survey originally aimed to assess public attitudes in Israel towards a wide range of issues, but the opportunity arose to study the Israeli public regarding the Iran war.

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delfi-lt1h ago

Irano karas. Teherane – dūmų stulpai: smogta į oro uostą, Izraelis praneša apie naujas Irano atakas

Jungtinės Valstijos ir Izraelis vasario 28 d. pradėjo didelio masto puolimą prieš Iraną, Teheranas atsakydamas paleido raketas į JAV bazes keliose Persijos įlankos valstybėse. Per JAV ir Izraelio bombardavimus žuvo Irano aukščiausiasis lyderis ajatola Ali Khamenei.

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Al Jazeera1h ago

Iran war: What is happening on day eight of US-Israel attacks?

At least 1,332 people have been reported killed in US-Israeli attacks on Iran since launch of war last weekend.

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Daily Star BD3h ago

Iran war: Tehran's Mehrabad Airport hit by strikes - The Daily Star

Iran war: Tehran's Mehrabad Airport hit by strikes The Daily Star

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daily-mirror-lk3h ago

Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport on fire as airstrikes target Iran - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport on fire as airstrikes target Iran Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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Iran burns. Tehran – columns of smoke: the airport was hit, Israel reports new Iranian attacks

Why this matters

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What sources agree on

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Key claims1 agreed · 4 unverified

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

Irano karas. Teherane – dūmų stulpai: smogta į oro uostą, Izraelis praneša apie naujas Irano atakas

Iran war: What is happening on day eight of US-Israel attacks?

Iran war: Tehran's Mehrabad Airport hit by strikes - The Daily Star

Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport on fire as airstrikes target Iran - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Right-leaning

Israel's public morale shifts dramatically amid Iran war, survey finds

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport on fire as airstrikes target Iran - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran war: Tehran's Mehrabad Airport hit by strikes - The Daily Star

Iran war: What is happening on day eight of US-Israel attacks?

Irano karas. Teherane – dūmų stulpai: smogta į oro uostą, Izraelis praneša apie naujas Irano atakas

Israel's public morale shifts dramatically amid Iran war, survey finds

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Israel's public morale shifts dramatically amid Iran war, survey finds

Irano karas. Teherane – dūmų stulpai: smogta į oro uostą, Izraelis praneša apie naujas Irano atakas

Iran war: What is happening on day eight of US-Israel attacks?

Iran war: Tehran's Mehrabad Airport hit by strikes - The Daily Star

Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport on fire as airstrikes target Iran - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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