Israeli air defense systems successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles over Jerusalem and central Israel on February 28, 2026, following Tehran’s response to joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets.
IDF Confirms Missile Threat
The Israel Defense Forces detected launches from western Iran targeting major population centers, activating nationwide sirens and shelter orders. Arrow and David’s Sling systems neutralized most projectiles; debris impacts reported in Judean hills with no major casualties.
Escalation Timeline
Hours after Operations Roaring Lion, Shield of Judah, and Epic Fury hit Tehran (Khamenei’s compound), Isfahan, and Bushehr, IRGC fired “barrage of missiles and drones” vowing no red lines. Trump called operations “massive and ongoing” to dismantle Iran’s missile program.
Regional Fallout
Simultaneous Iranian strikes hit U.S. bases in UAE (Al Dhafra), Bahrain (Fifth Fleet), Qatar—prompting Gulf panic. Netanyahu urged Iranian people to overthrow regime amid internet blackout and thousands of IRGC casualties claimed.
