The world woke up to a new reality on February 28, 2026. Beginning on February 28, 2026, Israel and the United States engaged in coordinated joint attacks on various sites in Iran — codenamed Operation Roaring Lion by Israel and Operation Epic Fury by the United States — aimed at regime change and killing hundreds, including Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Wikipedia Five days later, the conflict shows no signs of stopping
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US-Israel vs Iran War At a Glance — Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Conflict Started | February 28, 2026 |
| Operation Names | Operation Epic Fury (US) / Operation Roaring Lion (Israel) |
| Iran’s Retaliation | Operation True Promise IV |
| Iranian Death Toll | 1,045+ (as of March 4) |
| US Casualties | 6 killed, 18 seriously wounded |
| Countries Targeted by Iran | Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq |
| Flights Cancelled | 11,000+ across the region |
| Crude Oil Impact | Strait of Hormuz effectively shut |
| Dow Jones Fall | Over 400 points on March 2 |
How Did It All Start?
Just before the strikes, Oman’s Foreign Minister declared peace was “within reach” — Iran had reportedly agreed to never stockpile enriched uranium and allow full IAEA verification. Yet US envoy Steve Witkoff countered that Iran had rejected zero enrichment and boasted its enriched uranium could produce 11 nuclear bombs. Lokmat Times Diplomacy collapsed overnight.
At 2:30 AM EST on February 28, Trump released an 8-minute video on Truth Social stating the US strikes aimed at regime change, citing Iran’s “menacing activities,” support for Hamas and Hezbollah, killings of protesters, and alleged pursuit of nuclear weapons.
The Fallout Across the Region
Iran’s retaliation has been swift and widespread. Iran’s IRGC launched attacks on 27 bases across the Middle East where US troops are deployed, as well as Israeli military facilities — while Israel’s air force dropped more than 1,200 munitions across 24 of Iran’s 31 provinces in a single day. Wikipedia
Six US service members were killed and 18 seriously wounded, while in Kuwait three US jets were accidentally shot down by the Gulf country’s own air defences. Filmibeat Civilian life has been devastated — airspace was closed across Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Syria and the UAE, with international airlines including Air India, British Airways, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic suspending all Middle East services. Wikipedia
For the full historical background on this escalating crisis, visit the 2026 Iran War Wikipedia page — the most comprehensive running record of events.
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What Happens Next?
Trump predicted the war could last “four weeks,” while the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs warned this is not a “single, overnight operation” and that more US losses should be expected. Filmibeat A three-person leadership council now governs Iran following Khamenei’s death — and the world watches nervously.
❓ FAQs
Q: Why did the US and Israel attack Iran in February 2026?
The strikes, codenamed Operation Epic Fury, were aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons and achieving regime change, after nuclear negotiations completely broke down in late February 2026.
Q: Which countries have been hit by Iranian retaliation?
Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting US military bases and civilian infrastructure across Bahrain, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq — causing casualties, flight cancellations, and widespread regional panic.
