Multiple massive explosions erupted across Iran on February 28, 2026, amid heightened nuclear tensions, with U.S.-Israeli airstrikes hitting key military and suspected nuclear infrastructure in Tehran and beyond.
Strike Details Emerge
Fars News Agency reported missile impacts on Tehran’s University Street, Jomhouri district, and northern Seyyed Khandan area, with thick black smoke visible citywide. Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed strikes on military installations and civilian infrastructure nationwide.
Strategic Nuclear Context
Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury targeted Iran’s nuclear program after IAEA discovered hidden highly-enriched uranium at undamaged underground sites. Strikes followed failed Oman talks where Iran rejected permanent stockpile destruction despite reported “breakthrough.”
Casualty Reports & Retaliation
IRNA reported 40+ girls killed at Minab elementary school (Hormuzgan); Iranian Red Crescent tallied 200+ nationwide deaths. Tehran fired retaliatory barrages at Israel (Jerusalem intercepts), 6 Gulf states hosting U.S. bases, confirming Ayatollah Khamenei’s death in compound strike.
Global Fallout
Trump declared “major combat operations” to neutralize Iranian regime threats. Aviation chaos ensued: Emirates suspended Dubai flights, Air India/IndiGo halted West Asia routes, Sri Lanka T20WC match awarded to Pakistan.
