US EditionFive Takeaways as Trump Wages War on Iran
Iran fired missiles at Israel following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, with Iran holding the largest ballistic missile stockpile in the Middle East, officials said.
- On Feb 28, the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, plunging the region into conflict as Iran launched ballistic missiles toward Israel, Israel's military said.
- Months of sabre-rattling and three rounds of nuclear negotiations preceded the US and Israel strikes, which hit targets across western Iran including the capital Tehran.
- The missile inventory names include Sejil, Emad, Ghadr, Shahab-3, and Iran maintains at least five underground 'missile cities' including Kermanshah and Semnan.
- Officials emphasized a limited immediate human toll even as tensions remained high, with Tehran giving advance warning and reporting no injuries while Washington announced a ceasefire hours later.
- Iran portrays its missiles as deterrence against regional adversaries, framing its ballistic missile strategy as retaliation against the United States and Israel, while years of reverse-engineering, underground production and the June 2023 hypersonic presentation indicate ongoing advances.
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Five takeaways as Trump wages war on Iran
The United States and Israel launched waves of strikes Saturday morning against Iran after weeks of tensions between Washington and Tehran. Iran swiftly retaliated, firing drones and ballistic missiles at Israel, along with attacking targets in Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. The joint mission, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury,” began shortly…
What is Iran, Israel, and the US’s MENA war arsenal?
The US and Israel have launched a war against Iran following months of sabre-rattling and three rounds of negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme. Following the initial strikes that hit targets across western Iran, including the capital Tehran, Iran responded by firing ballistic missiles and drones at Israel and US bases across the region. But what equipment is at the disposal of the three countries as they fight this war? The New Arab takes …
Tehran targeted capitals of the Gulf monarchies on Saturday in response to a surprise attack by the United States and Israel.
The network released footage showing the Israeli Air Force striking Iranian ballistic missile launchers.
Iran-Israel War: What are Tehran's ballistic missile capabilities?
Iran Missiles: The United States and Israel have launched strikes on Iran, igniting a new conflict in the Middle East. Iran possesses a large arsenal of ballistic missiles, many capable of reaching Israel. These weapons are a significant concern for regional stability and international powers. Iran's missile program is extensive, with various types and ranges detailed in the report.
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