Timeline of Events – February 28, 2026
Tehran / Jerusalem / Washington — The United States and Israel launched a coordinated large-scale military assault on Iran on Saturday, triggering missile retaliation, nationwide air raid alerts in Israel, and global market shockwaves. The operation marks the most direct military confrontation between Washington and Tehran in decades.
Israeli officials confirmed the strikes were conducted jointly with the United States, while Iran vowed a “crushing” response and placed internal security forces on high alert.
12:00 PM — Supreme Leader not in Tehran
Reuters reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was not in Tehran at the time the strikes began.
12:05 PM — US joins Israeli strikes
The Wall Street Journal, citing a U.S. official, confirmed American forces were directly participating in the attack alongside Israel.
12:15 PM — Civilian areas hit
Iranian media reported civilians were struck during Israeli attacks in Tehran, though casualty figures were not immediately released.
12:17 PM — Multiple Iranian cities targeted
According to Tehran Times, strikes were reported in Tehran, Qom, Esfahan, and Khoramabad, indicating a nationwide assault rather than a limited operation.
12:25 PM — Assault expected to last four days
The New York Times reported that the initial phase of the attack on Tehran was planned to last four days, signaling sustained military action.
12:34 PM — Iran prepares retaliation
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran’s response would be “crushing,” as military and political leadership moved toward retaliation.
12:39 PM — Trump confirms operation
President Donald Trump released a video statement confirming the attack:
“We have started an extensive military operation in Iran; we will destroy the threat from the cruel Iranian regime.”
12:48 PM — Iranian president unharmed
Iran’s Mehr News Agency reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian was not injured during the strikes.
1:00 PM — Key targets in Tehran identified
Israeli attacks reportedly struck:
Ministry of Intelligence
Ministry of Defence
Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran
Parchin military complex
1:22 PM — Iran launches missiles toward Israel
The Israeli military confirmed Iranian missiles were detected heading toward Israeli territory, triggering air raid sirens nationwide.
1:29 PM — Explosions in northern Israel
Explosions were heard as Israeli air defenses intercepted incoming missiles. No immediate casualty reports were released.
1:44 PM — Missiles intercepted
The Israel Defense Forces reported multiple projectiles intercepted and warned civilians not to share footage or locations of impacts.
1:49 PM — Operation named
The Pentagon confirmed the strikes were conducted under “OPERATION EPIC FURY.”
President Trump stated:
The U.S. aims to eliminate “imminent threats”
Iran “can never have a nuclear weapon”
Iranian missile and naval capabilities would be destroyed
1:53 PM — Iran urges calm
Iran’s Interior Ministry called on citizens to remain calm, accusing the U.S. and Israel of violating international law during negotiations and ordering provincial authorities to mobilize resources.
Regional and Global Impact
The escalation sent immediate shockwaves through global markets. In Pakistan, gold prices surged sharply as investors reacted to the widening Middle East conflict. Governments across the region issued travel advisories, while U.S. and Israeli bases in the Middle East were placed on heightened alert.
As of publication, hostilities were ongoing, with further Iranian retaliation expected and Israeli air defenses remaining fully activated.
This story is developing.
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