Israel and US Launch Strikes Targeting Iran

On February 28, 2026, Israel and the United States launched a joint military operation against Iran, striking senior leadership — including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — and IRGC command centers, air defenses and missile launchers. Reporting has since been disputed: The Telegraph cited 165 casualties including 81 pupils, while independent analysts flag regime-sourced claims, AI-generated images, and misattributed photos that complicate casualty verification.