Feb 28, 2026CORE

United States and Israel launch large-scale strikes on Iran

The United States and Israel launched large-scale attacks against military and command targets across Iran, marking the start of the war and killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

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Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel
Associated PressENFeb 28, 2026News article

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United States-Iran War

Tracking the war that began with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in February 2026, including Iranian retaliation, leadership change, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire efforts, economic pressure and renewed clashes.

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