US EditionWhat we know on the 12th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
US and Israel's 'decapitation' strike strategy against Iran has resulted in significant civilian casualties, including children, and widespread infrastructure damage.
- Last month, the US and Israel entered its 12th day after a February 28, 2026 strike that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Shifting to a 'decapitation' strategy shattered prior engagement rules, and analysts note Tehran spent two decades preparing to survive this, blunting hopes of a rapid collapse.
- Reports show a heavy human toll, with at least 1,255 Iranian civilians killed, 570 in Lebanon, 13 in Israel, eight US soldiers, and 165 dead at Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' elementary school, Minab.
- Iran's naval restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz have driven Brent crude past $100 a barrel, while the Center for Strategic and International Studies reported Operation Epic Fury's first 100 hours cost about $3.7bn.
- At the same 12-day mark in June 2025, a fragile US-brokered truce took effect after intense mediation by Oman, which later ended the conflict on June 24 in Geneva.
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U.S. strikes over 5500 targets in Iran as conflict enters day 12
(The Center Square) – As the conflict with Iran enters day 12, 50,000 service members remain deployed around the Middle East, while the U.S. has struck over 5,500 targets inside the Islamic Republic.
In Numbers: Civilian toll rises as US-Israeli aggression against Iran enters 12th day
Israeli-American war of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran entered its 12th day on Wednesday, with civilians and civilian infrastructure bearing the brunt of the onslaught.
The US and Israel jointly launched a major attack on Iran, destroying Iranian warships. The war has now entered its 12th day, with intense fighting between the two countries. During this conflict, Israel has dealt a powerful blow to Iran's missile capabilities. The warships were destroyed, and Israel has released a video of the attack.
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