2026 Iran Conflict - Revision history

ComradeSyntrofos at 15:42, 7 April 2026

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	{{Message box/currentevent}}{{Infobox military conflict\|conflict=2026 Iran Conflict\|location=[[West Asia\|West Asia]]\|date=28 February 2026 - Present\|status=<br>Ongoing<br> • U.S. and Israel assassinate [[Ali Khamenei\|Ali Khamenei]] and other Iranian officials.<br> • Closure of the [[Strait of Hormuz\|Strait of Hormuz]].<br> • Iran counterattacks against various U.S. and Israeli targets across the region.<br> • Israel ~~attempts to invade~~ [[Lebanon\|Lebanon]].\|combatents_header=Belligerents\|combatant1=<br>{{icon\|Flag of the United States.svg}} [[United States of America\|United States]]<br>{{icon\|Israel flag.png}} [[Israel\|Israel]]\|combatant1a=<br>{{icon\|Flag of Bahrain.svg}} [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]]<br>{{icon\|Canada.png}} [[Canada\|Canada]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of France.svg}} [[France\|France]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Greece.svg}} [[Greece\|Greece]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Germany.svg}} [[Germany\|Germany]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Jordan.svg}} [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Kuwait.svg.png}} [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Qatar.svg}} [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg}} [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Turkey.svg}} [[Turkey\|Turkey]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg}} [[United Arab Emirates\|United Arab Emirates]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of the United Kingdom.svg}} [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland\|United Kingdom]]\|combatant2=<br>{{icon\|Flag of Iran.svg}} [[Iran\|Iran]]\|combatant2a=<br>[[Ansar Allah\|Ansar Allah]]<br>{{icon\|Hezbollah_logo.png}} [[Hezbollah\|Hezbollah]]<br>{{icon\|PMF flag.svg}} [[Popular Mobilization Forces]]}}		{{Message box/currentevent}}{{Infobox military conflict\|conflict=2026 Iran Conflict\|location=[[West Asia\|West Asia]]\|date=28 February 2026 - Present\|status=<br>Ongoing<br> • U.S. and Israel assassinate [[Ali Khamenei\|Ali Khamenei]] and other Iranian officials.<br> • Closure of the [[Strait of Hormuz\|Strait of Hormuz]].<br> • Iran counterattacks against various U.S. and Israeli targets across the region.<br> • Israel invades [[Lebanon\|Lebanon]], capturing minimal territory.\|combatents_header=Belligerents\|combatant1=<br>{{icon\|Flag of the United States.svg}} [[United States of America\|United States]]<br>{{icon\|Israel flag.png}} [[Israel\|Israel]]\|combatant1a=<b>Support:</b><br>{{icon\|Flag of Bahrain.svg}} [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]]<br>{{icon\|Canada.png}} [[Canada\|Canada]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of France.svg}} [[France\|France]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Greece.svg}} [[Greece\|Greece]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Germany.svg}} [[Germany\|Germany]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Jordan.svg}} [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Kuwait.svg.png}} [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Qatar.svg}} [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg}} [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Turkey.svg}} [[Turkey\|Turkey]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg}} [[United Arab Emirates\|United Arab Emirates]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of the United Kingdom.svg}} [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland\|United Kingdom]]\|combatant2=<br>{{icon\|Flag of Iran.svg}} [[Iran\|Iran]]\|combatant2a=<b>Support:</b><br>[[Ansar Allah\|Ansar Allah]]<br>{{icon\|Hezbollah_logo.png}} [[Hezbollah\|Hezbollah]]<br>{{icon\|PMF flag.svg}} [[Popular Mobilization Forces]]}}

	'''The 2026 Iran War''' began with a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the [[State of Israel\|Zionist Entity]] on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed Roaring Lion by the Zionist Entity<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Tal Shalev\|newspaper=CNN\|title=Israel names operation against Iran “Roaring Lion”\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-02-28-26-hnk-intl?post-id=cmm60zpmz001v3b6pkd1t046n\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>, and Operation Epic Fury by the U.S<ref>{{Web citation\|author=@DeptOfWar\|newspaper=Twitter\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://x.com/DeptOfWar/status/2027662002219302929\|retrieved=2026-04-03}}</ref>., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation True Promise IV<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=GlobalSecurity.org\|title=Operation True Promise 4\|date=2026-03-01\|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/op-seal-of-the-flood.htm\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations,"<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Barak Ravid, Dave Lawler\|newspaper=Axios\|title=U.S. and Israel begin "major combat operations" in Iran\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref> marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance.		'''The 2026 Iran War''' began with a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the [[State of Israel\|Zionist Entity]] on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed Roaring Lion by the Zionist Entity<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Tal Shalev\|newspaper=CNN\|title=Israel names operation against Iran “Roaring Lion”\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-02-28-26-hnk-intl?post-id=cmm60zpmz001v3b6pkd1t046n\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>, and Operation Epic Fury by the U.S<ref>{{Web citation\|author=@DeptOfWar\|newspaper=Twitter\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://x.com/DeptOfWar/status/2027662002219302929\|retrieved=2026-04-03}}</ref>., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation True Promise IV<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=GlobalSecurity.org\|title=Operation True Promise 4\|date=2026-03-01\|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/op-seal-of-the-flood.htm\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations,"<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Barak Ravid, Dave Lawler\|newspaper=Axios\|title=U.S. and Israel begin "major combat operations" in Iran\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref> marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance.
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	== Iranian barrage toward "Israel" ==		== Iranian barrage toward "Israel" ==
	Iran sent a barrage of missiles towards "[[~~israel~~]]" hitting non-civilian targets unlike the United States and Israel's purposeful targeting of civilians.		Iran sent a barrage of missiles towards "[[Israel]]" hitting non-civilian targets unlike the United States and Israel's purposeful targeting of civilians.

	The Israeli military reported that Iran fired "dozens" of missiles at Israel,<ref name=":1" /> with many intercepted by air defense systems. Sirens blared across the country, with impacts and falling debris reported in Jerusalem, the Haifa District, the Tel Aviv area, and other locations.<ref name=":1" />		The Israeli military reported that Iran fired "dozens" of missiles at Israel,<ref name=":1" /> with many intercepted by air defense systems. Sirens blared across the country, with impacts and falling debris reported in Jerusalem, the Haifa District, the Tel Aviv area, and other locations.<ref name=":1" />

CriticalResist at 13:04, 19 March 2026

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	{{Message box/currentevent}}{{Infobox military conflict\|conflict=2026 Iran Conflict\|location=[[West Asia\|West Asia]]\|date=28 February 2026 - Present\|status=<br>Ongoing<br> • U.S. and Israel assassinate [[Ali Khamenei\|Ali Khamenei]] and other Iranian officials.<br> • Closure of the [[Strait of Hormuz\|Strait of Hormuz]].<br> • Iran counterattacks against various U.S. and Israeli targets across the region.<br> • Israel attempts to invade [[Lebanon\|Lebanon]].\|combatents_header=Belligerents\|combatant1=<br>{{icon\|Flag of the United States.svg}} [[United States of America\|United States]]<br>{{icon\|Israel flag.png}} [[Israel\|Israel]]\|combatant1a=<br>{{icon\|Flag of Bahrain.svg}} [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]]<br>{{icon\|Canada.png}} [[Canada\|Canada]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of France.svg}} [[France\|France]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Greece.svg}} [[Greece\|Greece]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Germany.svg}} [[Germany\|Germany]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Jordan.svg}} [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Kuwait.svg.png}} [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Qatar.svg}} [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg}} [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Turkey.svg}} [[Turkey\|Turkey]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg}} [[United Arab Emirates\|United Arab Emirates]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of the United Kingdom.svg}} [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland\|United Kingdom]]\|combatant2=<br>{{icon\|Flag of Iran.svg}} [[Iran\|Iran]]\|combatant2a=<br>[[Ansar Allah\|Ansar Allah]]<br>{{icon\|Hezbollah_logo.png}} [[Hezbollah\|Hezbollah]]<br>{{icon\|PMF flag.svg}} [[Popular Mobilization Forces]]}}		{{Message box/currentevent}}{{Infobox military conflict\|conflict=2026 Iran Conflict\|location=[[West Asia\|West Asia]]\|date=28 February 2026 - Present\|status=<br>Ongoing<br> • U.S. and Israel assassinate [[Ali Khamenei\|Ali Khamenei]] and other Iranian officials.<br> • Closure of the [[Strait of Hormuz\|Strait of Hormuz]].<br> • Iran counterattacks against various U.S. and Israeli targets across the region.<br> • Israel attempts to invade [[Lebanon\|Lebanon]].\|combatents_header=Belligerents\|combatant1=<br>{{icon\|Flag of the United States.svg}} [[United States of America\|United States]]<br>{{icon\|Israel flag.png}} [[Israel\|Israel]]\|combatant1a=<br>{{icon\|Flag of Bahrain.svg}} [[Kingdom of Bahrain\|Bahrain]]<br>{{icon\|Canada.png}} [[Canada\|Canada]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of France.svg}} [[France\|France]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Greece.svg}} [[Greece\|Greece]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Germany.svg}} [[Germany\|Germany]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Jordan.svg}} [[Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan\|Jordan]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Kuwait.svg.png}} [[State of Kuwait\|Kuwait]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Qatar.svg}} [[State of Qatar\|Qatar]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg}} [[Kingdom of Saudi Arabia\|Saudi Arabia]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of Turkey.svg}} [[Turkey\|Turkey]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg}} [[United Arab Emirates\|United Arab Emirates]]<br>{{icon\|Flag of the United Kingdom.svg}} [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland\|United Kingdom]]\|combatant2=<br>{{icon\|Flag of Iran.svg}} [[Iran\|Iran]]\|combatant2a=<br>[[Ansar Allah\|Ansar Allah]]<br>{{icon\|Hezbollah_logo.png}} [[Hezbollah\|Hezbollah]]<br>{{icon\|PMF flag.svg}} [[Popular Mobilization Forces]]}}

	'''The 2026 Iran War''' began with a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the [[State of Israel\|Zionist Entity]] on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Tal Shalev\|newspaper=CNN\|title=Israel names operation against Iran “Roaring Lion”\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-02-28-26-hnk-intl?post-id=cmm60zpmz001v3b6pkd1t046n\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>, and Operation Epic Fury by the U.S<ref>{{Web citation\|author=@DeptOfWar\|newspaper=Twitter\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://x.com/DeptOfWar/status/2027662002219302929\|retrieved=2026-04-03}}</ref>., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation True Promise IV<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=GlobalSecurity.org\|title=Operation True Promise 4\|date=2026-03-01\|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/op-seal-of-the-flood.htm\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations,"<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Barak Ravid, Dave Lawler\|newspaper=Axios\|title=U.S. and Israel begin "major combat operations" in Iran\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref> marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance.		'''The 2026 Iran War''' began with a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the [[State of Israel\|Zionist Entity]] on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed Roaring Lion by the Zionist Entity<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Tal Shalev\|newspaper=CNN\|title=Israel names operation against Iran “Roaring Lion”\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-02-28-26-hnk-intl?post-id=cmm60zpmz001v3b6pkd1t046n\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>, and Operation Epic Fury by the U.S<ref>{{Web citation\|author=@DeptOfWar\|newspaper=Twitter\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://x.com/DeptOfWar/status/2027662002219302929\|retrieved=2026-04-03}}</ref>., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation True Promise IV<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=GlobalSecurity.org\|title=Operation True Promise 4\|date=2026-03-01\|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/op-seal-of-the-flood.htm\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations,"<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Barak Ravid, Dave Lawler\|newspaper=Axios\|title=U.S. and Israel begin "major combat operations" in Iran\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref> marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance.

	The US-Israeli aggression began with strikes on several Iranian cities, and resulted in the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, [[Ali Khamenei\|Ayatollah Ali Khamenei]], along with dozens of senior Iranian officials<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=Al Jazeera\|title=Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead after US-Israeli attacks\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/irans-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-killed-in-us-israeli-attacks-reports\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. In response, Iran initiated a massive regional response, targeting U.S. military assets across the Middle East<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=Al Jazeera\|title=US-Israel attacks on Iran: Death toll and injuries live tracker\|date=2026-03-01\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/1/us-israel-attacks-on-iran-death-toll-and-injuries-live-tracker\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. Iran later announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil and gas shipments worldwide.<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=CGTN\|title=Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed as US death toll rises in conflict\|date=2026-03-03\|url=https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-03-03/Iran-says-Strait-of-Hormuz-closed-as-US-death-toll-rises-in-conflict-1LcMuEAFRNm/p.html\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>		The US-Israeli aggression began with strikes on several Iranian cities, and resulted in the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, [[Ali Khamenei\|Ayatollah Ali Khamenei]], along with dozens of senior Iranian officials<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=Al Jazeera\|title=Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead after US-Israeli attacks\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/irans-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-killed-in-us-israeli-attacks-reports\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. In response, Iran initiated a massive regional response, targeting U.S. military assets across the Middle East<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=Al Jazeera\|title=US-Israel attacks on Iran: Death toll and injuries live tracker\|date=2026-03-01\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/1/us-israel-attacks-on-iran-death-toll-and-injuries-live-tracker\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. Iran later announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil and gas shipments worldwide.<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=CGTN\|title=Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed as US death toll rises in conflict\|date=2026-03-03\|url=https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-03-03/Iran-says-Strait-of-Hormuz-closed-as-US-death-toll-rises-in-conflict-1LcMuEAFRNm/p.html\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>

Verda.Majo: added sources and info regarding March 7-8 attack on Iranian oil facilities

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	Tensions had been high since the summer of 2025, when the US and Israel had previously bombed Iranian nuclear facilities in an operation called "[[Operation Midnight Hammer]]". Despite subsequent talks, the US and Israel maintained a policy of maximum pressure and threats of "regime change".		Tensions had been high since the summer of 2025, when the US and Israel had previously bombed Iranian nuclear facilities in an operation called "[[Operation Midnight Hammer]]". Despite subsequent talks, the US and Israel maintained a policy of maximum pressure and threats of "regime change".

	== The ~~Attack~~ ==		== The attack ==
	In the early hours of February 28, 2026, [[Israel Katz\|Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz]] announced that Israel had carried out a "preemptive strike" against Iran "to eliminate threats against the State of Israel." Shortly after, US President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States had begun "major combat operations" in Iran, announcing the operation on his [[Truth Social]] platform.		In the early hours of February 28, 2026, [[Israel Katz\|Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz]] announced that Israel had carried out a "preemptive strike" against Iran "to eliminate threats against the State of Israel." Shortly after, US President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States had begun "major combat operations" in Iran, announcing the operation on his [[Truth Social]] platform.

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	Iran announced forty days of national mourning following the confirmation of Khamenei's death. His assassination marks the first time a Iranian Supreme Leader has been killed in office and represents a seismic shift in the Islamic Republic's political landscape.		Iran announced forty days of national mourning following the confirmation of Khamenei's death. His assassination marks the first time a Iranian Supreme Leader has been killed in office and represents a seismic shift in the Islamic Republic's political landscape.

	== Missile and ~~Drone Barrages~~ on Israel ==		== Missile and drone barrages on "Israel" ==
	Iran launched multiple waves of missiles and drones toward Israel throughout the day. The Israeli military reported that Iran fired "dozens" of missiles at Israel, with many intercepted by air defense systems. Sirens blared across the country, with impacts and falling debris reported in Jerusalem, the Haifa District, the Tel Aviv area, and other locations.<ref name=":3" />		Iran launched multiple waves of missiles and drones toward Israel throughout the day. The Israeli military reported that Iran fired "dozens" of missiles at Israel, with many intercepted by air defense systems. Sirens blared across the country, with impacts and falling debris reported in Jerusalem, the Haifa District, the Tel Aviv area, and other locations.<ref name=":3" />

	The first confirmed fatality in Israel occurred when a woman in the Tel Aviv area died from injuries sustained in an Iranian missile attack. Emergency services reported treating at least 90 people for minor injuries, with one man seriously injured.<ref name=":1" />		The first confirmed fatality in Israel occurred when a woman in the Tel Aviv area died from injuries sustained in an Iranian missile attack. Emergency services reported treating at least 90 people for minor injuries, with one man seriously injured.<ref name=":1" />

	== Iranian ~~Barrage Toward~~ "Israel" ==		== Iranian barrage toward "Israel" ==
	Iran sent a barrage of missiles towards "[[israel]]" hitting non-civilian targets unlike the United States and Israel's purposeful targeting of civilians.		Iran sent a barrage of missiles towards "[[israel]]" hitting non-civilian targets unlike the United States and Israel's purposeful targeting of civilians.

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	The first confirmed fatality in Israel occurred when a woman in the Tel Aviv area died from injuries sustained in an Iranian missile attack. Emergency services reported treating at least 90 people for minor injuries, with one man seriously injured.<ref name=":3" />		The first confirmed fatality in Israel occurred when a woman in the Tel Aviv area died from injuries sustained in an Iranian missile attack. Emergency services reported treating at least 90 people for minor injuries, with one man seriously injured.<ref name=":3" />

	== Strikes on U.S. ~~Bases Across~~ the ~~Region~~ ==		== Strikes on U.S. bases across the region ==
	The IRGC confirmed that its strikes targeted U.S. military facilities across the region, inflicting significant damage:		The IRGC confirmed that its strikes targeted U.S. military facilities across the region, inflicting significant damage:

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	== Massacre at Minab Girls' School ==		== Massacre at Minab Girls' School ==
	~~[[File:Minab Elementary School Post the U.S.- Israel Attack.jpg\|thumb]]~~{{Main article\|Minab School Massacre}}		{{Main article\|Minab School Massacre}}
	The deadliest single [[Minab School Massacre\|attack]] of the conflict was on a girls' elementary school in Minab County, in southern Iran. According to the county prosecutor, at least 108 students were killed and dozens more injured in the strike, an act of mass murder of children that laid bare the barbarism of the imperialist operation.<ref name=":1" />		The deadliest single [[Minab School Massacre\|attack]] of the conflict was on a girls' elementary school in Minab County, in southern Iran. According to the county prosecutor, at least 108 students were killed and dozens more injured in the strike, an act of mass murder of children that laid bare the barbarism of the imperialist operation.<ref name=":1" />

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	Iran's UN ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, condemned the attack at an emergency Security Council session, stating: "The number of innocent civilians continues to rise. This is not only an act of aggression, it is a war crime and a crime against humanity."<ref name=":1" />		Iran's UN ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, condemned the attack at an emergency Security Council session, stating: "The number of innocent civilians continues to rise. This is not only an act of aggression, it is a war crime and a crime against humanity."<ref name=":1" />

	== International ~~Reactions~~ ==		== Attacks on Iranian infrastructure ==
			From the night of March 7 to the dawn of March 8, oil facilities in Iran were bombarded. The explosions at oil storage tanks around Tehran released large amounts of toxic gas and smoke into the air, darkening the sky and making the air hazardous to breathe, as well as resulting in contaminated rain. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei wrote on social media: "The US-Israeli criminal war against the Iranian nation has entered a dangerous new phase with deliberate strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. These attacks on fuel storage facilities amount to nothing less than intentional chemical warfare against the Iranian citizens."<ref name=":4">{{Web citation\|author=Jon Queally\|newspaper=The Real News Network\|title=‘Intentional chemical warfare’: toxic black rain in Tehran after US-Israel bomb oil facilities\|date=2026-03-09\|url=https://therealnews.com/intentional-chemical-warfare-toxic-black-rain-in-tehran-after-us-israel-bomb-oil-facilities\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260310034539/https://therealnews.com/intentional-chemical-warfare-toxic-black-rain-in-tehran-after-us-israel-bomb-oil-facilities\|archive-date=2026-03-10}}</ref><ref>{{Web citation\|author=Esmaeil Baqaei\|newspaper=Islamic Republic of Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs\|title=FM Spox: The U.S.-Israeli criminal war against the Iranian nation entered a dangerous new phase\|date=2026-03-08\|url=https://en.mfa.gov.ir/portal/newsview/784417\|quote=The U.S.-Israeli criminal war against the Iranian nation has entered a dangerous new phase with deliberate strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. These attacks on fuel storage facilities amount to nothing less than intentional chemical warfare against the Iranian citizens

			By targeting fuel depots, the aggressors are releasing hazardous materials and toxic substances into the air, poisoning civilians, devastating the environment, and endangering lives on a massive scale. The consequences of this environmental and humanitarian catastrophe will not be confined within Iran's borders.

			These strikes constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide—all at once.}}</ref> On social media, historian Assal Rad commented on the attack saying, "On top of everything else, Israel and the U.S. have unleashed an environmental disaster in Tehran. How many ways can they show you they have no regard for human life."<ref>[https://x.com/AssalRad/status/2030574289515381062#m "On top of everything else, Israel and the U.S. have unleashed an environmental disaster in Tehran. How many ways can they show you they have no regard for human life."] @AssalRad, X, 2026-03-08.</ref><ref name=":4" />

			== International reactions ==

	=== United Nations ===		=== United Nations ===

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	== Massacre at Minab Girls' School ==		== Massacre at Minab Girls' School ==
	[[File:Minab Elementary School Post the U.S.- Israel Attack.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Minab Elementary School Post the U.S.- Israel Attack.jpg\|thumb]]{{Main article\|Minab School Massacre}}
	The deadliest single attack of the conflict was on a girls' elementary school in Minab County, in southern Iran. According to the county prosecutor, at least 108 students were killed and dozens more injured in the strike, an act of mass murder of children that laid bare the barbarism of the imperialist operation.<ref name=":1" />		The deadliest single [[Minab School Massacre\|attack]] of the conflict was on a girls' elementary school in Minab County, in southern Iran. According to the county prosecutor, at least 108 students were killed and dozens more injured in the strike, an act of mass murder of children that laid bare the barbarism of the imperialist operation.<ref name=":1" />

	The school, located approximately 600 meters from an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) base, was hit by U.S. or Israeli munitions. Numerous videos circulating on social media, verified by international media, show evidence of bombs targeting the school with precise strikes that constitute flagrant violations of international law. The BBC confirmed clips showing the aftermath of the explosion at the school.		The school, located approximately 600 meters from an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) base, was hit by U.S. or Israeli munitions. Numerous videos circulating on social media, verified by international media, show evidence of bombs targeting the school with precise strikes that constitute flagrant violations of international law. The BBC confirmed clips showing the aftermath of the explosion at the school.

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	'''The 2026 Iran ~~conflict~~''' ~~refers to~~ a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the Zionist Entity on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity, and [[Operation Epic Fury]] by the U.S., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation ~~Seal~~ of the ~~Flood~~. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations," marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance.		'''The 2026 Iran War''' began with a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the [[State of Israel\|Zionist Entity]] on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Tal Shalev\|newspaper=CNN\|title=Israel names operation against Iran “Roaring Lion”\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-02-28-26-hnk-intl?post-id=cmm60zpmz001v3b6pkd1t046n\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>, and Operation Epic Fury by the U.S<ref>{{Web citation\|author=@DeptOfWar\|newspaper=Twitter\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://x.com/DeptOfWar/status/2027662002219302929\|retrieved=2026-04-03}}</ref>., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation True Promise IV<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=GlobalSecurity.org\|title=Operation True Promise 4\|date=2026-03-01\|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/op-seal-of-the-flood.htm\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations,"<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Barak Ravid, Dave Lawler\|newspaper=Axios\|title=U.S. and Israel begin "major combat operations" in Iran\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref> marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance.

	The ~~attack~~ resulted in the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, [[Ali Khamenei\|Ayatollah Ali Khamenei]], along with dozens of senior Iranian officials, ~~and triggered~~ a massive regional response ~~from Iran~~ targeting U.S. military assets across the Middle East.<ref name=":2" />		The US-Israeli aggression began with strikes on several Iranian cities, and resulted in the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, [[Ali Khamenei\|Ayatollah Ali Khamenei]], along with dozens of senior Iranian officials<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=Al Jazeera\|title=Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead after US-Israeli attacks\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/irans-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-killed-in-us-israeli-attacks-reports\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. In response, Iran initiated a massive regional response, targeting U.S. military assets across the Middle East<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=Al Jazeera\|title=US-Israel attacks on Iran: Death toll and injuries live tracker\|date=2026-03-01\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/1/us-israel-attacks-on-iran-death-toll-and-injuries-live-tracker\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. Iran later announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil and gas shipments worldwide.<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=CGTN\|title=Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed as US death toll rises in conflict\|date=2026-03-03\|url=https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-03-03/Iran-says-Strait-of-Hormuz-closed-as-US-death-toll-rises-in-conflict-1LcMuEAFRNm/p.html\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>

			As in other cases of Western aggression against Iran, the U.S. and Israel justified the attacks by claiming it was an attempt to prevent the Iranians from obtaining nuclear weapons<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=Reuters\|title=Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift\|date=2026-03-02\|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-says-he-ordered-iran-strikes-thwart-tehrans-missile-program-2026-03-02/\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>, despite both countries saying that Iran's nuclear capabilities were supposedly "destroyed" in the aftermath of the [[June 2025 Iran-"Israel" strikes\|Twelve-Day War]]<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Ana Faguy\|newspaper=BBC News\|title=Trump calls US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities 'spectacular success'\|date=2025-06-21\|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39z01m93r4o\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. Initially, the U.S. declared that the conflict could last "several days"<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Bo Erickson, Steve Holland, Humeyra Pamuk, Jasper Ward\|newspaper=Reuters\|title=Trump cheers death of Iranian leader, says strikes will continue\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-us-carrying-out-major-combat-operations-iran-2026-02-28/\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>, but this was later prolonged into "4 - 5 weeks"<ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Joseph Stepansky\|newspaper=Al Jazeera\|title=Trump says Iran war projected to last 4 to 5 weeks, could go ‘far longer’\|date=2026-03-02\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/2/trump-says-iran-war-projected-to-last-4-to-5-weeks-could-go-far-longer\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref> in the aftermath of the massive Iranian retaliation that destroyed many military assets across the region, with some U.S. officials suggesting it may take even more than that<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=NDTV\|title=Iran War "Could Last 8 Weeks", Pete Hegseth Says US "Can't Stop Everything"\|date=2026-03-05\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/israel-iran-war-iran-war-could-last-8-weeks-pete-hegseth-says-us-cant-stop-everything-11169974\|retrieved=2026-03-05}}</ref>.

	== Background ==		== Background ==

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	'''The 2026 Iran conflict''' refers to a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the Zionist Entity on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity, and [[Operation Epic Fury]] by the U.S., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation Seal of the Flood. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations," marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance. <ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Sidoc Haytu\|newspaper=The Commoner\|title=US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes on Iran; Tehran Retaliates Across Region\|date=2026-2-28\|url=https://thecommoner.vercel.app/articles/us-israel-launch-massive-strikes-iran-retaliates/}}</ref>		'''The 2026 Iran conflict''' refers to a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the Zionist Entity on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity, and [[Operation Epic Fury]] by the U.S., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation Seal of the Flood. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations," marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance. <ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Sidoc Haytu\|newspaper=The Commoner\|title=US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes on Iran; Tehran Retaliates Across Region\|date=2026-2-28\|url=https://thecommoner.vercel.app/articles/us-israel-launch-massive-strikes-iran-retaliates/}}</ref>

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	'''The 2026 Iran conflict''' refers to a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the Zionist Entity on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity, and [[Operation Epic Fury]] by the U.S., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation Seal of the Flood. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations," marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance. <ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Sidoc Haytu\|newspaper=The Commoner\|title=US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes on Iran; Tehran Retaliates Across Region\|date=2026-2-28\|url=https://thecommoner.vercel.app/articles/us-israel-launch-massive-strikes-iran-retaliates/}}</ref>		'''The 2026 Iran conflict''' refers to a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the Zionist Entity on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity, and [[Operation Epic Fury]] by the U.S., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation Seal of the Flood. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations," marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance. <ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Sidoc Haytu\|newspaper=The Commoner\|title=US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes on Iran; Tehran Retaliates Across Region\|date=2026-2-28\|url=https://thecommoner.vercel.app/articles/us-israel-launch-massive-strikes-iran-retaliates/}}</ref>

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	The 2026 Iran conflict refers to a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and "[[State of Israel\|Israel"]] on February 28, 2026<ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Anadolu Staff\|newspaper=Anadolu Ajnasi\|title=US, Israel launch strikes on Iran, begin ‘major combat operations’\|date=2026-2-27\|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/us-israel-launch-strikes-on-iran-begin-major-combat-operations-/3843210}}</ref>. The operation, ~~described~~ by [[President of the United States\|US President]] [[Donald Trump]] as "major combat operations," ~~marked~~ a significant escalation in the imperialist war against the [[Axis of Resistance]].<ref name=":1">{{Web citation\|author=CNN\|newspaper=US and Israel attack Iran as Tehran retaliates across Middle East\|title=https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-02-28-26-hnk-intl?t=1772281974736&Date=20260228&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1772282693&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin\|date=2026-2-27}}</ref><ref name=":0" />		The '''2026 Iran conflict''' refers to a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and "[[State of Israel\|Israel"]] on February 28, 2026.<ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Anadolu Staff\|newspaper=Anadolu Ajnasi\|title=US, Israel launch strikes on Iran, begin ‘major combat operations’\|date=2026-2-27\|url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/us-israel-launch-strikes-on-iran-begin-major-combat-operations-/3843210}}</ref> The operation was codenamed '''Roaring Lion''' by the Zionist Entity, and '''Operation Epic Fury''' by the U.S. and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed '''Operation Seal of the Flood'''. [[President of the United States\|U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations," marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the [[Axis of Resistance]].<ref name=":1">{{Web citation\|author=CNN\|newspaper=US and Israel attack Iran as Tehran retaliates across Middle East\|title=https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-02-28-26-hnk-intl?t=1772281974736&Date=20260228&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1772282693&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin\|date=2026-2-27}}</ref><ref name=":0" />

	== Background ==		== Background ==
	The attack came amidst ongoing diplomatic negotiations between ~~[[Islamic Republic of~~ Iran~~\|Iran]]~~ and the ~~[[United States of America\|US]]~~ in [[Geneva]], mediated by [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], which had shown signs of progress. In the days leading up to the assault, the US had escalated its military posture in the region, deploying 12 [[F-22]] fighter jets to an Israeli air base in southern Israel, which arrived just days before the strike. This military buildup coincided with Iran conducting defensive military exercises, including a drill by the [[IRGC]] Ground Force in southern Iran and on [[Persian Gulf]] islands.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Web citation\|author=The Hindu Staff\|newspaper=The Hindu\|title=Iran-Israel conflict LIVE: Iran Guards launch new wave of missiles against U.S. bases in Gulf, says state TV\|date=2026-2-28\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-israel-usa-conflict-strikes-attack-west-asia-us-trump-live-updates-february-28-2026/article70687247.ece}}</ref>		The attack came amidst ongoing diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the U.S. in [[Geneva]], mediated by [[Sultanate of Oman\|Oman]], which had shown signs of progress. In the days leading up to the assault, the US had escalated its military posture in the region, deploying 12 [[F-22]] fighter jets to an Israeli air base in southern Israel, which arrived just days before the strike. This military buildup coincided with Iran conducting defensive military exercises, including a drill by the [[IRGC]] Ground Force in southern Iran and on [[Persian Gulf]] islands.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Web citation\|author=The Hindu Staff\|newspaper=The Hindu\|title=Iran-Israel conflict LIVE: Iran Guards launch new wave of missiles against U.S. bases in Gulf, says state TV\|date=2026-2-28\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-israel-usa-conflict-strikes-attack-west-asia-us-trump-live-updates-february-28-2026/article70687247.ece}}</ref>

	Tensions had been high since the summer of 2025, when the US and Israel had previously bombed Iranian nuclear facilities in an operation called "[[Operation Midnight Hammer]]". Despite subsequent talks, the US and Israel maintained a policy of maximum pressure and threats of "regime change".		Tensions had been high since the summer of 2025, when the US and Israel had previously bombed Iranian nuclear facilities in an operation called "[[Operation Midnight Hammer]]". Despite subsequent talks, the US and Israel maintained a policy of maximum pressure and threats of "regime change".
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	*Iran: The deadliest single attack was on a girls' elementary school in Minab County, in southern Iran. At least 51 students were killed and 60 injured in the strike, an act of mass murder of children that laid bare the barbarism of the imperialist operation . Initial reports from Iran's state-run IRNA news agency put the death toll at the school at 40, though the toll later rose.<ref name=":2" />		*Iran: The deadliest single attack was on a girls' elementary school in Minab County, in southern Iran. At least 51 students were killed and 60 injured in the strike, an act of mass murder of children that laid bare the barbarism of the imperialist operation. Initial reports from Iran's state-run IRNA news agency put the death toll at the school at 40, though the toll later rose.<ref name=":2" />

	== Other Casualties ==		== Other Casualties ==

	*UAE: One civilian was killed in Abu Dhabi by falling debris from the Iranian retaliation.<ref name=":2" />		*[[United Arab Emirates\|UAE]]: One civilian was killed in Abu Dhabi by falling debris from the Iranian retaliation.<ref name=":2" />
	*US: The IRGC claimed over 200 US personnel were killed or injured in the retaliatory strikes on its bases . This figure could not be independently verified due to the US military's control of information.<ref name=":2" />		*US: The IRGC claimed over 200 US personnel were killed or injured in the retaliatory strikes on its bases. This figure could not be independently verified due to the US military's control of information.<ref name=":2" />
	*Israel: Several Israelis were reported injured while running to shelters, but no direct fatalities were reported in the initial hours . Damage to property was reported.<ref name=":1" />		*Israel: Several Israelis were reported injured while running to shelters, but no direct fatalities were reported in the initial hours . Damage to property was reported.<ref name=":1" />

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	'''The 2026 Iran War''' began with a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the [[State of Israel\|Zionist Entity]] on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Tal Shalev\|newspaper=CNN\|title=Israel names operation against Iran “Roaring Lion”\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-02-28-26-hnk-intl?post-id=cmm60zpmz001v3b6pkd1t046n\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>, and Operation Epic Fury by the U.S<ref>{{Web citation\|author=@DeptOfWar\|newspaper=Twitter\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://x.com/DeptOfWar/status/2027662002219302929\|retrieved=2026-04-03}}</ref>., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation True Promise IV<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=GlobalSecurity.org\|title=Operation True Promise 4\|date=2026-03-01\|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/op-seal-of-the-flood.htm\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations,"<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Barak Ravid, Dave Lawler\|newspaper=Axios\|title=U.S. and Israel begin "major combat operations" in Iran\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref> marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance.		'''The 2026 Iran War''' began with a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the [[State of Israel\|Zionist Entity]] on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed Roaring Lion by the Zionist Entity<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Tal Shalev\|newspaper=CNN\|title=Israel names operation against Iran “Roaring Lion”\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-02-28-26-hnk-intl?post-id=cmm60zpmz001v3b6pkd1t046n\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>, and Operation Epic Fury by the U.S<ref>{{Web citation\|author=@DeptOfWar\|newspaper=Twitter\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://x.com/DeptOfWar/status/2027662002219302929\|retrieved=2026-04-03}}</ref>., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation True Promise IV<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=GlobalSecurity.org\|title=Operation True Promise 4\|date=2026-03-01\|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/op-seal-of-the-flood.htm\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations,"<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Barak Ravid, Dave Lawler\|newspaper=Axios\|title=U.S. and Israel begin "major combat operations" in Iran\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref> marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance.

	The US-Israeli aggression began with strikes on several Iranian cities, and resulted in the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, [[Ali Khamenei\|Ayatollah Ali Khamenei]], along with dozens of senior Iranian officials<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=Al Jazeera\|title=Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead after US-Israeli attacks\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/irans-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-killed-in-us-israeli-attacks-reports\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. In response, Iran initiated a massive regional response, targeting U.S. military assets across the Middle East<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=Al Jazeera\|title=US-Israel attacks on Iran: Death toll and injuries live tracker\|date=2026-03-01\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/1/us-israel-attacks-on-iran-death-toll-and-injuries-live-tracker\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. Iran later announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil and gas shipments worldwide.<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=CGTN\|title=Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed as US death toll rises in conflict\|date=2026-03-03\|url=https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-03-03/Iran-says-Strait-of-Hormuz-closed-as-US-death-toll-rises-in-conflict-1LcMuEAFRNm/p.html\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>		The US-Israeli aggression began with strikes on several Iranian cities, and resulted in the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, [[Ali Khamenei\|Ayatollah Ali Khamenei]], along with dozens of senior Iranian officials<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=Al Jazeera\|title=Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead after US-Israeli attacks\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/irans-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-killed-in-us-israeli-attacks-reports\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. In response, Iran initiated a massive regional response, targeting U.S. military assets across the Middle East<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=Al Jazeera\|title=US-Israel attacks on Iran: Death toll and injuries live tracker\|date=2026-03-01\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/1/us-israel-attacks-on-iran-death-toll-and-injuries-live-tracker\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. Iran later announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil and gas shipments worldwide.<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=CGTN\|title=Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed as US death toll rises in conflict\|date=2026-03-03\|url=https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-03-03/Iran-says-Strait-of-Hormuz-closed-as-US-death-toll-rises-in-conflict-1LcMuEAFRNm/p.html\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>

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	'''The 2026 Iran ~~conflict~~''' ~~refers to~~ a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the Zionist Entity on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity, and [[Operation Epic Fury]] by the U.S., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation ~~Seal~~ of the ~~Flood~~. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations," marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance.		'''The 2026 Iran War''' began with a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the [[State of Israel\|Zionist Entity]] on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Tal Shalev\|newspaper=CNN\|title=Israel names operation against Iran “Roaring Lion”\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-02-28-26-hnk-intl?post-id=cmm60zpmz001v3b6pkd1t046n\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>, and Operation Epic Fury by the U.S<ref>{{Web citation\|author=@DeptOfWar\|newspaper=Twitter\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://x.com/DeptOfWar/status/2027662002219302929\|retrieved=2026-04-03}}</ref>., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation True Promise IV<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=GlobalSecurity.org\|title=Operation True Promise 4\|date=2026-03-01\|url=https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/op-seal-of-the-flood.htm\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations,"<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Barak Ravid, Dave Lawler\|newspaper=Axios\|title=U.S. and Israel begin "major combat operations" in Iran\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.axios.com/2026/02/28/iran-attack-trump-us-israel-strikes\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref> marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance.

	The ~~attack~~ resulted in the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, [[Ali Khamenei\|Ayatollah Ali Khamenei]], along with dozens of senior Iranian officials, ~~and triggered~~ a massive regional response ~~from Iran~~ targeting U.S. military assets across the Middle East.<ref name=":2" />		The US-Israeli aggression began with strikes on several Iranian cities, and resulted in the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, [[Ali Khamenei\|Ayatollah Ali Khamenei]], along with dozens of senior Iranian officials<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=Al Jazeera\|title=Iran confirms Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead after US-Israeli attacks\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/28/irans-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-killed-in-us-israeli-attacks-reports\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. In response, Iran initiated a massive regional response, targeting U.S. military assets across the Middle East<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=Al Jazeera\|title=US-Israel attacks on Iran: Death toll and injuries live tracker\|date=2026-03-01\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/1/us-israel-attacks-on-iran-death-toll-and-injuries-live-tracker\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. Iran later announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil and gas shipments worldwide.<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=CGTN\|title=Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed as US death toll rises in conflict\|date=2026-03-03\|url=https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-03-03/Iran-says-Strait-of-Hormuz-closed-as-US-death-toll-rises-in-conflict-1LcMuEAFRNm/p.html\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>

			As in other cases of Western aggression against Iran, the U.S. and Israel justified the attacks by claiming it was an attempt to prevent the Iranians from obtaining nuclear weapons<ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=Reuters\|title=Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift\|date=2026-03-02\|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-says-he-ordered-iran-strikes-thwart-tehrans-missile-program-2026-03-02/\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>, despite both countries saying that Iran's nuclear capabilities were supposedly "destroyed" in the aftermath of the [[June 2025 Iran-"Israel" strikes\|Twelve-Day War]]<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Ana Faguy\|newspaper=BBC News\|title=Trump calls US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities 'spectacular success'\|date=2025-06-21\|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39z01m93r4o\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>. Initially, the U.S. declared that the conflict could last "several days"<ref>{{Web citation\|author=Bo Erickson, Steve Holland, Humeyra Pamuk, Jasper Ward\|newspaper=Reuters\|title=Trump cheers death of Iranian leader, says strikes will continue\|date=2026-02-28\|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/trump-says-us-carrying-out-major-combat-operations-iran-2026-02-28/\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref>, but this was later prolonged into "4 - 5 weeks"<ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Joseph Stepansky\|newspaper=Al Jazeera\|title=Trump says Iran war projected to last 4 to 5 weeks, could go ‘far longer’\|date=2026-03-02\|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/2/trump-says-iran-war-projected-to-last-4-to-5-weeks-could-go-far-longer\|retrieved=2026-03-04}}</ref> in the aftermath of the massive Iranian retaliation that destroyed many military assets across the region, with some U.S. officials suggesting it may take even more than that<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Web citation\|newspaper=NDTV\|title=Iran War "Could Last 8 Weeks", Pete Hegseth Says US "Can't Stop Everything"\|date=2026-03-05\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/israel-iran-war-iran-war-could-last-8-weeks-pete-hegseth-says-us-cant-stop-everything-11169974\|retrieved=2026-03-05}}</ref>.

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	'''The 2026 Iran conflict''' refers to a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the Zionist Entity on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity, and [[Operation Epic Fury]] by the U.S., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation Seal of the Flood. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations," marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance. <ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Sidoc Haytu\|newspaper=The Commoner\|title=US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes on Iran; Tehran Retaliates Across Region\|date=2026-2-28\|url=https://thecommoner.vercel.app/articles/us-israel-launch-massive-strikes-iran-retaliates/}}</ref>		'''The 2026 Iran conflict''' refers to a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the Zionist Entity on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity, and [[Operation Epic Fury]] by the U.S., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation Seal of the Flood. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations," marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance. <ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Sidoc Haytu\|newspaper=The Commoner\|title=US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes on Iran; Tehran Retaliates Across Region\|date=2026-2-28\|url=https://thecommoner.vercel.app/articles/us-israel-launch-massive-strikes-iran-retaliates/}}</ref>

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	'''The 2026 Iran conflict''' refers to a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the Zionist Entity on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity, and [[Operation Epic Fury]] by the U.S., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation Seal of the Flood. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations," marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance. <ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Sidoc Haytu\|newspaper=The Commoner\|title=US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes on Iran; Tehran Retaliates Across Region\|date=2026-2-28\|url=https://thecommoner.vercel.app/articles/us-israel-launch-massive-strikes-iran-retaliates/}}</ref>		'''The 2026 Iran conflict''' refers to a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the Zionist Entity on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity, and [[Operation Epic Fury]] by the U.S., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation Seal of the Flood. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations," marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance. <ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Sidoc Haytu\|newspaper=The Commoner\|title=US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes on Iran; Tehran Retaliates Across Region\|date=2026-2-28\|url=https://thecommoner.vercel.app/articles/us-israel-launch-massive-strikes-iran-retaliates/}}</ref>

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	'''The 2026 Iran conflict''' refers to a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the Zionist Entity on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity, and [[Operation Epic Fury]] by the U.S., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation Seal of the Flood. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations," marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance. <ref name=":0">{{Web citation\|author=Sidoc Haytu\|newspaper=The Commoner\|title=US and Israel Launch Massive Strikes on Iran; Tehran Retaliates Across Region\|date=2026-2-28\|url=https://thecommoner.vercel.app/articles/us-israel-launch-massive-strikes-iran-retaliates/}}</ref>		'''The 2026 Iran conflict''' refers to a coordinated military attack on the [[Islamic Republic of Iran]] launched by the [[United States of America\|United States]] and the Zionist Entity on February 28, 2026. The operation was codenamed [[Roaring Lion]] by the Zionist Entity, and [[Operation Epic Fury]] by the U.S., and was followed by Iranian retaliation codenamed Operation Seal of the Flood. U.S. President [[Donald Trump]] described the attacks as "major combat operations," marking a significant escalation in the [[Imperialism\|imperialist]] war against the Axis of Resistance.

	The attack resulted in the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, [[Ali Khamenei\|Ayatollah Ali Khamenei]], along with dozens of senior Iranian officials, and triggered a massive regional response from Iran targeting U.S. military assets across the Middle East.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Web citation\|author=Sidoc Haytu\|newspaper=The Commoner\|title=TRUMP CONFIRMS KHAMENEI KILLED: '...one of the most evil people in History, is dead!'\|url=https://thecommoner.vercel.app/articles/iran-khamenei-killed-israel-strikes/}}</ref>		The attack resulted in the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader, [[Ali Khamenei\|Ayatollah Ali Khamenei]], along with dozens of senior Iranian officials, and triggered a massive regional response from Iran targeting U.S. military assets across the Middle East.<ref name=":2" />

	== Background ==		== Background ==
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	According to reports from Israeli officials cited by multiple news agencies, Khamenei's body was found following the strike on his compound. An intelligence source and a military source told CBS News that around 40 Iranian officials were killed in the strikes, including Khamenei, the commander of the [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]], and the defense minister.<ref name=":3" />		According to reports from Israeli officials cited by multiple news agencies, Khamenei's body was found following the strike on his compound. An intelligence source and a military source told CBS News that around 40 Iranian officials were killed in the strikes, including Khamenei, the commander of the [[Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps]], and the defense minister.<ref name=":3" />

	The compound in Tehran suffered massive damage, with satellite images showing it had been "almost completely obliterated." Israeli journalist Amit Segal reported that Khamenei was "almost certainly dead" ~~<ref name=":0" />~~and that his relatives had also been killed. Subsequent reports from Iranian media confirmed that Khamenei's daughter, son-in-law, and grandchild were also killed in the attacks.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" />		The compound in Tehran suffered massive damage, with satellite images showing it had been "almost completely obliterated." Israeli journalist Amit Segal reported that Khamenei was "almost certainly dead" and that his relatives had also been killed. Subsequent reports from Iranian media confirmed that Khamenei's daughter, son-in-law, and grandchild were also killed in the attacks.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":2" />

	Iran announced forty days of national mourning following the confirmation of Khamenei's death.~~<ref name=":0" />~~ His assassination marks the first time a Iranian Supreme Leader has been killed in office and represents a seismic shift in the Islamic Republic's political landscape.		Iran announced forty days of national mourning following the confirmation of Khamenei's death. His assassination marks the first time a Iranian Supreme Leader has been killed in office and represents a seismic shift in the Islamic Republic's political landscape.

	== Missile and Drone Barrages on Israel ==		== Missile and Drone Barrages on Israel ==
	Iran launched multiple waves of missiles and drones toward Israel throughout the day. The Israeli military reported that Iran fired "dozens" ~~<ref name=":0" />~~of missiles at Israel, with many intercepted by air defense systems. Sirens blared across the country, with impacts and falling debris reported in Jerusalem, the Haifa District, the Tel Aviv area, and other locations.<ref name=":3" />		Iran launched multiple waves of missiles and drones toward Israel throughout the day. The Israeli military reported that Iran fired "dozens" of missiles at Israel, with many intercepted by air defense systems. Sirens blared across the country, with impacts and falling debris reported in Jerusalem, the Haifa District, the Tel Aviv area, and other locations.<ref name=":3" />

	The first confirmed fatality in Israel occurred when a woman in the Tel Aviv area died from injuries sustained in an Iranian missile attack. Emergency services reported treating at least 90 people for minor injuries, with one man seriously injured.<ref name=":1" />		The first confirmed fatality in Israel occurred when a woman in the Tel Aviv area died from injuries sustained in an Iranian missile attack. Emergency services reported treating at least 90 people for minor injuries, with one man seriously injured.<ref name=":1" />
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	The deadliest single attack of the conflict was on a girls' elementary school in Minab County, in southern Iran. According to the county prosecutor, at least 108 students were killed and dozens more injured in the strike, an act of mass murder of children that laid bare the barbarism of the imperialist operation.<ref name=":1" />		The deadliest single attack of the conflict was on a girls' elementary school in Minab County, in southern Iran. According to the county prosecutor, at least 108 students were killed and dozens more injured in the strike, an act of mass murder of children that laid bare the barbarism of the imperialist operation.<ref name=":1" />

	The school, located approximately 600 meters from an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) base, was hit by U.S. or Israeli munitions. Numerous videos circulating on social media, verified by international media, show evidence of bombs targeting the school with precise strikes that constitute flagrant violations of international law. The BBC confirmed clips showing the aftermath of the explosion at the school.~~<ref name=":0" />~~		The school, located approximately 600 meters from an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) base, was hit by U.S. or Israeli munitions. Numerous videos circulating on social media, verified by international media, show evidence of bombs targeting the school with precise strikes that constitute flagrant violations of international law. The BBC confirmed clips showing the aftermath of the explosion at the school.

	Iran's UN ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, condemned the attack at an emergency Security Council session, stating: "The number of innocent civilians continues to rise. This is not only an act of aggression, it is a war crime and a crime against humanity."<ref name=":1" />		Iran's UN ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, condemned the attack at an emergency Security Council session, stating: "The number of innocent civilians continues to rise. This is not only an act of aggression, it is a war crime and a crime against humanity."<ref name=":1" />