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2026 Iran war

February 28, 2026

United States and Israeli forces fought Iran in a major regional war that opened with strikes on 28 February 2026. Iran retaliated against Israel and Gulf states, and the war drew in Lebanon.

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Battles and events 4

February 28, 2026
Assassination of Ali Khamenei Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran Complex Ali Khamenei
February 28, 2026
United Arab Emirates in the 2026 Iran war
February 28, 2026
2026 Minab school attack Shajareh Tayyebeh School
March 2, 2026
2026 Lebanon war Benjamin Netanyahu, Nawaf Salam, Joseph Aoun

Key commanders

United States and allies 3

Donald Trump military commander Dan Caine military commander Pete Hegseth military commander

Iran and allies 2

Ali Khamenei military commander Masoud Pezeshkian military commander

Israel 1

Benjamin Netanyahu military commander

Lebanon and allies 2

Nawaf Salam belligerent leader Joseph Aoun military commander