US EditionExplosions heard in northern Israel as country works to intercept incoming Iranian missiles
Iran launched waves of missiles targeting Israel and Gulf states in retaliation for US-Israel strikes, with missile interceptions reported across the region and one civilian killed in Abu Dhabi.
- On February 28, 2026, explosions rocked northern Israel as the Israel Defense Forces worked to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and sounded proactive alerts nationwide.
- Iran's IRGC said it responded by launching a 'first wave' of drones and missiles after U.S.-Israeli strikes that hit sites across Iran, including near Khamenei's offices.
- Israel closed its civilian airspace and advised the public not to go to airports as at least eight states, including Iran and the UAE, shut airspace and major airlines like Air France and Lufthansa suspended flights Saturday.
- Israel declared emergency measures including school closures and hospitals activated protocols, while the U.S. Defense Department announced `Operation Epic Fury` as major combat began Saturday.
- Iran's communications were largely cut as connectivity plunged to 4%, the Iranian-backed Houthis vowed renewed attacks, and officials warned the campaign may last multiple days.
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Iran launches retaliatory attacks on Gulf States after US-Israel operation
Iran launched a wave of retaliatory strikes against countries in the Middle East, following the United States and Israel’s joint military attack on Saturday morning. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. launched “major combat operations” in Iran early Saturday. Trump said the purpose of the attack was to defend Americans by “eliminating imminent threats” from the Iranian regime. Following the United States and Israel joint strikes, e…
The leaders of the UK, France, and Germany issued a joint statement condemning Iran's attacks on countries in the Middle East in retaliation for US attacks on Israel, and called on Iran to seek a solution through negotiation.
The U.S. and Israel launched a new round of attacks on Iran in an operation called “Epic Furia,” following negotiations between the U.S. and the Persian country on the Iranian nuclear program.Among the areas attacked on Saturday in Tehran, the capital of Iran, were places linked to the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.In post-attack statements, Trump pledged to “animize” Iran’s armed forces and missile sites, and urged Iranians to overthro…
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