U.S. and Israel launch major strikes on Iran; Tehran retaliates
Feb 28th 2026
U.S. and Israeli forces struck multiple Iranian military and leadership-linked sites, Iranian authorities reported hundreds killed, and Tehran launched missile and drone reprisals against Israel and regional U.S. interests.
- U.S. and Israeli strikes targeted Revolutionary Guard command facilities, missile launchers, air defenses and sites near Iran's leadership offices.
- Iran's Red Crescent reported more than 200 dead and 747 injured across 24 provinces after the attacks.
- Iran fired hundreds of missiles and drones toward Israel and U.S. bases, with U.S. Central Command reporting no American casualties and minimal damage so far.
- Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan reported intercepting or repelling missile and drone attacks, and Kuwait said its main airport was hit by a drone.
- The U.N., the European Union and NATO scheduled emergency meetings as leaders worldwide called for de-escalation, condemnation or support.
- U.S. lawmakers raised legal and strategic concerns and demanded congressional authorization amid warnings the strikes risk broader regional escalation.
- Cybersecurity experts warned of likely Iranian or allied cyberattacks on U.S. targets and critical infrastructure in the coming days and weeks.