On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against targets inside Iran, striking sites in Tehran and other cities reportedly including nuclear facilities. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by launching missiles and drones at U.S. military assets across Gulf states and at Israel, where air defenses intercepted many incoming projectiles. Explosions and damage were reported in Tehran and in several Gulf host nations; at least one civilian fatality and injuries were reported. Israel declared a state of emergency and world powers urged restraint as regional leaders warned the assault could trigger wider, destabilizing conflict. (theguardian.com)