Iran’s army has announced the launch of dozens of drones toward Israeli territory.
No immediate details have been provided regarding launch locations, flight paths, or expected arrival times. Israeli air defense systems are expected to be on high alert as the drones approach.
Further updates are expected as interception efforts begin.
The Israeli military has released its first official footage of operations inside Iran.
According to the IDF, the video shows Israeli forces striking at least two missile launchers that were reportedly preparing to fire projectiles toward Israel.
The footage appears to document precision strikes aimed at disrupting ongoing launch activity.
Twenty Italian troops have been injured at Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait following Iranian missile strikes.
Ali Al-Salem is a U.S. air base hosting American and allied forces. The injuries occurred during the ongoing Iranian missile campaign targeting U.S. military installations across the region.
Inter Bellum News can confirm that the residence of Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran has been destroyed in the ongoing U.S.–Israeli strike campaign.
Satellite imagery shows extensive structural devastation across the compound, with large sections reduced to rubble and visible fire damage.
There has been no official confirmation from Iranian authorities regarding the status of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at this time.
This marks a significant escalation, as the residence of the Supreme Leader represents one of the most symbolically and politically sensitive targets in the Islamic Republic.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has described the developments in Iran as “greatly concerning,” stating that the European Union remains in close contact with regional partners.
In a public statement, she reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to safeguarding regional security and stability, stressing the importance of nuclear safety and preventing further escalation that could undermine the global non-proliferation regime.
Von der Leyen noted that the EU has already adopted extensive sanctions in response to the actions of Iran’s government and the Revolutionary Guards, while continuing to promote diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programs through negotiation.
She added that the EU, in coordination with Member States, will take necessary steps to support EU citizens in the region and called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians, and respect international law.
According to circulating reports, multiple high-level Iranian officials were targeted in assassination attempts during this morning’s strikes in Tehran.
The reported targets include:
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
President Masoud Pezeshkian
Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi
Defense Council Secretary Ali Shamkhani
Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani
Reports indicate that all of the attempts failed.
The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry has issued a statement following the reported Iranian attack on targets inside Kuwait.
In its response, Kuwait stated that it has the absolute right to self-defense against aggression, in accordance with the United Nations Charter.
Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiyaa Central Command Headquarters has issued a statement declaring that, in response to what it describes as U.S. and Israeli aggression, Iranian forces have struck “all occupied lands and the bases of the criminal American forces in the region.”
The statement asserts that the missile campaign will continue “relentlessly until the enemy is decisively defeated.”
It further declares that all American bases, resources, and economic interests throughout the region are now considered legitimate targets for the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The command called on the Iranian population to remain calm, stating that the armed forces will “firmly and resolutely defend the country, the nation, and national interests.”
Iranian media outlets are reporting that an Israeli airstrike in Tehran has killed five school girls.
The reports state that the victims were civilians. No independent confirmation has yet been provided, and Israeli authorities have not issued a statement regarding the specific incident.
Israeli military assessments reported on Channel 15 indicate that efforts to target Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and the Iranian president during the current campaign have failed and did not succeed in eliminating either leader.
This aligns with past reporting that, during earlier tensions, Israel monitored leadership locations and discussed high-value targeting options — but such efforts have historically been constrained, and official confirmation of any direct assassination attempts has not been independently verified by major news organizations
It has been confirmed that an American MQ-4C Triton military drone transmitted a Mayday distress signal while operating over the United Arab Emirates.
The cause of the emergency has not yet been officially disclosed. While there are indications the drone may have been struck, U.S. defense authorities have not confirmed whether the aircraft was damaged or lost.
The MQ-4C Triton is a high-altitude, long-endurance surveillance platform used for maritime and regional reconnaissance operations
Reports indicate that sections of the U.S. military installation at Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base (At Tawil) in Kuwait are being evacuated.
American and Israeli military operations against Iran are continuing, with additional strikes reported in Tehran and at missile bases across the country.
Explosions have been reported in multiple locations, indicating that the campaign remains active and is not limited to the initial wave of attacks earlier today.
The United Arab Emirates has condemned the Iranian missile attack as a violation of its sovereignty, according to statements carried by the country’s State News Agency.
UAE authorities stated that they reserve the right to respond to the strike.
Separately, there are unconfirmed reports that one person has allegedly been killed in Abu Dhabi due to falling missile debris. No official casualty figures have yet been formally released.
The spokesperson of Iran’s General Staff of the Armed Forces has issued a direct warning toward Israel and the United States, stating that Tehran will “teach Israel and America a lesson they have never experienced in their history.”
The statement comes as missile exchanges and strikes continue across multiple countries in the region. No further operational details were provided alongside the warning.
The countries targeted or impacted in today’s escalation host significant numbers of U.S. servicemen and women, underscoring the scale of risk as the confrontation expands.
Publicly available estimates indicate:
Qatar: Approximately 8,000–10,000 U.S. personnel stationed at Al Udeid Air Base, the forward headquarters of U.S. Central Command.
Bahrain: Around 8,000–8,500 U.S. military personnel and Department of Defense staff, including the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet.
United Arab Emirates: Roughly 5,000 U.S. personnel at Al Dhafra Air Base.
Kuwait: Approximately 14,000 U.S. troops across multiple installations.
Iraq: Around 2,500 U.S. personnel stationed at various facilities.
In total, tens of thousands of American servicemen and women are deployed across these countries, many at installations now reported as targeted or under threat amid Iran’s retaliatory missile campaign.
The presence of such large troop contingents significantly raises the stakes of further escalation in the region.
Video footage has emerged showing the moment an Iranian ballistic missile impacted a U.S. military base in Bahrain.
The clip appears to capture the instant of strike and subsequent shockwaves, aligning with ongoing reports of Iranian missiles targeting U.S. and allied facilities following the coordinated U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iranian territory earlier today. Multiple bases that host American forces have been reported under attack or under threat as part of Iran’s retaliatory response.
As of this moment, confirmed and reported strikes indicate that the confrontation has expanded beyond Iran and Israel, affecting multiple countries across the region.
Large-scale U.S.–Israeli strikes across Tehran and other cities
Reported targets include government ministries, military facilities, naval bases, and nuclear-related sites
Iranian missile barrages targeting Israeli territory
Sirens activated across northern and central regions
Iranian missiles targeting Al Udeid Air Base
Qatari Ministry of Defense confirmed at least one interception
Missile strike reported
Earlier alerts at the U.S. naval base (Fifth Fleet headquarters)
Explosions reported
Iranian ballistic missiles reportedly struck Al Dhafra Air Base
Iraq (missiles transiting airspace, airspace closed)
Syria (interceptions reported over Damascus)
Breaking reports indicate that Iranian ballistic missiles have struck Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates.
Al Dhafra hosts U.S. military personnel and assets, including air operations infrastructure, making it a strategically significant target. Earlier reports noted explosions heard in parts of the UAE amid ongoing regional escalation.
There is no immediate official confirmation regarding the extent of damage or potential casualties. Authorities in the UAE and U.S. military officials have not yet released detailed statements.
A missile strike has been reported in Bahrain.
Initial reports indicate that one or more projectiles impacted in Bahraini territory, with alerts sounding earlier at the U.S. naval base in the country. Details regarding casualties, damage, and the exact location of the strike remain unconfirmed at this time.
The Qatari Ministry of Defense has announced that it intercepted an Iranian missile over its territory.
Shortly afterward, reports emerged that Iranian missiles were targeting Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a major U.S. military installation in the region.
There is no immediate confirmation regarding impacts, damage, or casualties. Qatari authorities have not released further operational details at this time.
Al Udeid serves as a key hub for U.S. air operations in the Middle East, and any confirmed strike or attempted strike would mark a significant widening of the confrontation.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has announced that it is aware of significant military activity across the Arabian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, the northern Arabian Sea, and the Strait of Hormuz.
In its advisory, UKMTO urged commercial vessels to proceed with caution and to report any suspicious activity immediately.
A large barrage of missiles has reportedly been launched from the area of Shiraz in southern Iran.
Initial trajectories suggest the projectiles are heading westward, likely toward Israeli territory. Air defense systems across the region are expected to be engaged as interception attempts begin.
Inter Bellum News has spoken to a source within the Israeli military who stated that the current operation had been planned for weeks and was closely coordinated with the United States.
According to the source, the strikes were carefully constructed in advance, with predefined operational phases and target sets agreed upon prior to execution.
Reports suggesting prior Israeli–U.S. coordination had already been circulating in international media earlier today, describing the operation as deliberate and pre-planned rather than a spontaneous response.
The source further indicated that nuclear negotiations earlier this week were not expected to succeed and were viewed internally as unlikely to produce a breakthrough.
Video obtained by Inter Bellum News shows the moment of impact from one of the strikes inside Iran. The footage captures a large explosion followed by visible smoke rising from the targeted area.
Reports are emerging of explosions over Damascus, Syria.
Some sources suggest Israeli air defenses may be attempting to intercept Iranian projectiles transiting Syrian airspace. There has been no official confirmation from Israeli or Syrian authorities at this stage.
The situation remains fluid as multiple air defense systems across the region appear active.
Air raid sirens have been activated in multiple areas of northern Israel, including the Galilee region, the Golan Heights, and along the northern coastal areas.
No immediate details have been released regarding the cause of the alerts. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the sirens were triggered by incoming projectiles, aircraft activity, or precautionary measures amid ongoing regional escalation.
In the early morning hours of February 28, large-scale airstrikes were reported across Iran, beginning in Tehran and later expanding to additional cities including Qom, Khorromabad, Bushehr, Konarak, and areas near Asaluyeh and Chabahar.
Initial reports indicated explosions in Tehran, with Israeli airspace subsequently closed. Within minutes, multiple sources claimed that Israeli strikes were underway. Later reporting from U.S. officials and major media outlets indicated American involvement, with aircraft launching from regional bases and from at least one aircraft carrier. Cruise missiles were reportedly observed crossing Iraqi airspace toward Iran.
According to circulating reports and official statements, the following locations were targeted:
Iranian Ministry of Intelligence
Judicial Ministry
Government quarter in Tehran
Tehran International Airport
Nuclear facility in Qom (reported)
IRGC naval facilities in Asaluyeh
Military installations in Konarak
Explosions reported near Bushehr and Chabahar
The scope of the operation was described by U.S. officials as potentially lasting several days.
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed American military involvement, stating the strikes were in response to threats posed by Iran and previous attacks on American forces. He indicated operations may continue and acknowledged potential U.S. casualties.
Israeli media reported the operation under the name “Roar of the Lion.” Earlier references suggested the name “Shield of Juda.”
Iranian state media confirmed strikes across multiple regions, reported the survival of senior leadership including the Ayatollah and the President, and stated that retaliation would occur in the coming hours. Iranian MiG-29 patrols were reported over Tehran.
Airspace closures were reported in:
Israel
Iran
Iraq
The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain issued stay-at-home guidance for its personnel. Data monitoring services indicated internet disruptions inside Iran. Reports of cyberattacks targeting Iranian governmental systems also emerged.
Negotiations previously underway in Geneva and Oman are widely considered suspended following the strikes.