🔴 IRAN CRISIS

BREAKING: US AND ISRAEL LAUNCH JOINT STRIKES ON IRAN — MAJOR COMBAT OPERATIONS UNDERWAY IRAN RETALIATES — STRIKES ON US 5TH FLEET IN BAHRAIN, BASES IN QATAR & UAE EXPLOSIONS ACROSS TEHRAN, TABRIZ, QOM, KARAJ, KERMANSHAH, ILAM IRAN AIRSPACE CLOSED — FLIGHTS DISRUPTED ACROSS MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY — NATIONWIDE SHELTER IN PLACE KHAMENEI'S TEHRAN COMPOUND TARGETED — SATELLITE IMAGERY SHOWS HEAVY DAMAGE TRUMP: "WHEN WE ARE FINISHED, TAKE OVER YOUR GOVERNMENT" OIL SURGING — BRENT ABOVE $72 — STRAIT OF HORMUZ FEARS MOUNTING BREAKING: US AND ISRAEL LAUNCH JOINT STRIKES ON IRAN — MAJOR COMBAT OPERATIONS UNDERWAY IRAN RETALIATES — STRIKES ON US 5TH FLEET IN BAHRAIN, BASES IN QATAR & UAE EXPLOSIONS ACROSS TEHRAN, TABRIZ, QOM, KARAJ, KERMANSHAH, ILAM IRAN AIRSPACE CLOSED — FLIGHTS DISRUPTED ACROSS MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY — NATIONWIDE SHELTER IN PLACE KHAMENEI'S TEHRAN COMPOUND TARGETED — SATELLITE IMAGERY SHOWS HEAVY DAMAGE TRUMP: "WHEN WE ARE FINISHED, TAKE OVER YOUR GOVERNMENT" OIL SURGING — BRENT ABOVE $72 — STRAIT OF HORMUZ FEARS MOUNTING

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⚡ Situation Summary

The United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran beginning ~02:00 UTC on Feb 28, 2026. Trump announced "major combat operations" targeting Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and military/political leadership.

Iran immediately retaliated with missile strikes against US military bases across the Persian Gulf (5th Fleet in Bahrain, bases in Qatar, UAE) and against Israel. Multiple Gulf states are actively intercepting Iranian missiles.

Satellite imagery from Airbus shows multiple destroyed or heavily damaged structures within the Supreme Leader's Tehran compound. Blasts reported in Tehran, Tabriz, Qom, Karaj, Khorramabad, Kermanshah, and Ilam.

🗣️ Key Statements

"Bombs will be dropping everywhere. When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take." — President Trump, Truth Social video

"Israel and the US have embarked on an operation to remove the existential threat." — PM Netanyahu

"Our armed forces will give a crushing response." — Iran Supreme National Security Council

"Military escalation is igniting a dangerous chain reaction across the region." — Red Cross President Spoljaric

USISR → Iran Targets

TEHRANSupreme Leader Khamenei's compound — satellite shows heavy damage
TEHRANPolitical & military leadership targets
TEHRAN + NATIONWIDEBallistic missile infrastructure
NUCLEAR SITESNuclear program facilities (US-targeted)
KERMANSHAHAnti-aircraft missile battery (SA-65 system) — IDF confirmed
MULTIPLE CITIESExplosions in Tabriz, Qom, Karaj, Khorramabad, Ilam
MINAB (SOUTH)Israeli strike on school — dozens killed per Mehr agency
NATIONWIDEIDF: completed extensive wave targeting "strategic" air defense systems

IRAN → Retaliation Targets

BAHRAINUS Navy 5th Fleet HQ — infrastructure damage confirmed, no US casualties reported
QATARUS military bases — 3rd wave intercepted
UAEMilitary/security centers — 1 killed in Abu Dhabi
JORDAN2 ballistic missiles intercepted
ISRAELStrikes intercepted over Tel Aviv & Haifa Bay; nationwide alert
KUWAITEngaged air defenses to intercept

📋 Context & Background

Iran Protests (Dec–Jan)
Massive protests over economy → regime change demands. Regime crushed them: thousands killed, tens of thousands arrested. Trump used crackdown as justification.

Nuclear Talks Failed
3 rounds of US-Iran talks (latest Feb 26-27 Geneva). No deal. Iran refused to halt enrichment or expand to missiles/proxies. Trump: "sometimes you have to" use force.

Prior Strikes (Jun 2025)
Trump ordered strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025. Later US assessment: only 1 of 3 targeted sites actually destroyed. Massive military buildup since.

~09:30 UTC — FEB 28 IDF confirms completion of extensive wave of strikes on "strategic" Iranian air defense systems including SA-65 system in Kermanshah area.
~09:00 UTC Airbus satellite imagery shows multiple destroyed structures within Khamenei's Tehran compound. Guardian publishes images.
~08:30 UTC No US casualties reported from Iranian retaliatory strikes. Infrastructure damage at 5th Fleet Bahrain under assessment. US Embassy Bahrain announces closure for March 1.
~07:00 UTC Dozens reportedly killed in Israeli strike on school in Minab, southern Iran (Mehr agency). IDF says looking into reports.
~06:00 UTC US Embassy Jerusalem orders shelter-in-place for all government employees and families.
~05:00 UTC Jordan intercepts 2 Iranian ballistic missiles. Qatar intercepts 3rd wave. UAE confirms 1 dead in Abu Dhabi. Kuwait engages air defenses.
~04:00 UTC Iran Supreme National Security Council vows "crushing response." IRGC announces strikes on 5th Fleet (Bahrain), US bases in Qatar & UAE, and Israeli military/security centers.
~03:00 UTC Constant explosions across Tehran. Smoke visible. Two US officials: Israel targeting leaders, US targeting missiles + nuclear sites.
~02:45 UTC Israel spokesperson confirms "preemptive strike." Netanyahu thanks Trump for "historic leadership." Israel declares state of emergency.
~02:30 UTC Trump releases 8-min video on Truth Social: "major combat operations" on Iran. "The hour of your freedom is at hand."
~02:00 UTC — FEB 28 Iran closes airspace. First explosions reported in Tehran. Blasts in multiple cities.
FEB 27 Trump: "I'd love not to attack Iran, but sometimes you have to." 3rd round of nuclear talks end without deal.
FEB 26 US-Iran "most intense" nuclear talks conclude in Geneva. No breakthrough. Trump "not happy" with situation.

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📈 Market Analysis

CNBC: "Bigger ramifications than Venezuela" — markets bracing for Strait of Hormuz disruption. Oil analysts see Brent potentially spiking well above $80 if Hormuz is threatened.

Pre-strike close (Feb 27): Dow -521 pts (-1.05%), S&P 500 -0.43%, Nasdaq -0.98%. Already under pressure from hot PPI data + AI sector rotation.

Expect Monday open: Risk-off trade. Gold up, dollar up, equities down. Defense stocks (RTX, LMT, NOC) likely surge. Airlines and travel hammered.

CNBC: Markets brace for impact ↗

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