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US-Iran Open: On the morning of February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a massive, coordinated military offensive against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The operation, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury" by the Pentagon and "Operation Roaring Lion" by Israel, has targeted Iranian nuclear infrastructure, ballistic missile sites, and senior leadership. Iran has responded with retaliatory missile strikes across the region, targeting Israel and US military installations in several Gulf states
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Trump announced an 8-minute video on Truth Social and X, urging the Iranian people to "take over your government" while vowing to "annihilate" the Iranian Navy.
Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed "Operation Roaring Lion," focusing on existential threats located in Isfahan and Qom.
The IRGC has launched "True Promise 4," a wave of drones and missiles aimed at northern Israel and US military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.
"Operation Epic Fury"
President Donald Trump officially announced the start of "major combat operations" via a video message, stating the objective is to eliminate "imminent threats" from the Iranian regime. Strikes have been reported in Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, Tabriz, and Karaj. Reports indicate that strikes specifically targeted areas near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian. Khamenei has reportedly been moved to a secure, undisclosed location.
Iranian Retaliation Across the Region
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has activated its regional response doctrine:
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Strikes on US Bases: Missiles and drones have targeted US assets in Bahrain (5th Fleet HQ), Qatar (Al Udeid Air Base), the UAE, and Kuwait.
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Barrage on Israel: Air-raid sirens are sounding across northern and central Israel as the IDF intercepts a "massive wave" of Iranian missiles.
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Civilian Impact: Tragically, a girls' school in southern Iran was reportedly hit, with state media claiming dozens of casualties. In the UAE, shrapnel from an interception reportedly caused one fatality in Abu Dhabi.
Airspace and Logistics Shutdown
A massive "no-fly zone" has effectively been established over the heart of the Middle East:
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Airspace Closed: Iran, Israel, Jordan, Qatar, and the UAE have all shuttered their airspace to civilian flights.
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Global Travel: Major international airlines have diverted or canceled all flights through the region, causing a global logistics crisis.
Global Impact:
The outbreak of open war has sent shockwaves through the global economy:
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Oil Prices: Brent crude has spiked as markets fear a closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Cryptocurrency: Major assets like Bitcoin and XRP saw sharp, sudden declines immediately following the announcement of the strikes.
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