On 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting military and government sites, assassinating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials, and inflicting civilian casualties. The surprise attacks were launched during negotiations between Iran and the US. Iran responded with missile and drone strikes against Israel, US bases, and US-allies in the Middle East, and by closing the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global trade. After the Middle Eastern...
