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Showing 1541–1559 of 1559 events tracked across the Iran conflict

2026-03-01

10 events

3 US service members killed in Kuwait — first US KIA of Operation Epic Fury

Three US service members were killed in action and five seriously wounded during Operation Epic Fury, US Central Command confirmed. The troops were part of an Army sustainment unit based in Kuwait. Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions. CENTCOM said "major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing." Trump warned there will "likely be more" American casualties before the operation ends.

Kuwait

STANDARDINTELLIGENCE·14:00 UTCVERIFIED

Pentagon confirms Claude AI used in Iran strike planning despite Trump's Anthropic ban

The Pentagon used Anthropic's Claude AI during the planning and execution of Operation Epic Fury, Reuters reported, citing a source familiar with the situation. This occurred despite Trump's earlier order to sever ties with Anthropic. The Guardian reported that Anthropic had refused to allow unrestricted military use of its AI models, particularly for autonomous weapons or mass surveillance. Pentagon had a $200M AI contract with Anthropic. AI was reportedly used for intelligence assessment, target identification, and operational simulations — marking a milestone in AI-integrated military operations.

Washington D.C.

STANDARDHUMANITARIAN·13:42 UTCVERIFIED

Iran casualty figures: 200+ killed — IRCS; Minab school death toll rises to 165

Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) reported more than 200 killed across Iran from US-Israeli strikes. The Minab school airstrike in Hormozgan Province was updated: 165 students killed after search and recovery operations concluded at the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls primary school, according to the governor of Minab county via Fars News. The school had 264 students and was struck three times, per Iran's Ministry of Education spokesperson Ali Farhadi. Ten people killed in Israel, including eight in the Beit Shemesh missile strike. Two killed in the UAE.

Iran (nationwide)

CRITICALMILITARY·13:00 UTCVERIFIED

Beit Shemesh missile strike kills 9 — synagogue and bomb shelter destroyed

An Iranian ballistic missile struck a residential neighborhood in Beit Shemesh, near Jerusalem, killing 9 people and injuring more than 40. The missile destroyed a synagogue and caused extensive damage to a public bomb shelter beneath it. Some victims had been sheltering in the communal bunker when it suffered a direct hit. Others were found in the open. Among the dead: 16-year-old Gavriel Baruch. An IDF search-and-rescue spokesperson said it was evidence Iran was targeting civilians — no military bases or command centers were in the vicinity.

Beit Shemesh, Israel

HIGHMILITARY·12:00 UTCVERIFIED

Gulf civilian damage escalates: 4 killed in UAE, tanker hit in Hormuz, Oman's Duqm port struck

Iranian retaliatory strikes continued hitting civilian and commercial targets across the Gulf on Day 2. The UAE Ministry of Defence said 137 missiles and 209 drones were fired at the UAE on Day 1 alone. At Abu Dhabi airport, at least 1 killed and 7 wounded. Three killed in the UAE total — Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi nationals. A Palau-flagged oil tanker (Skylight) burst into flames after being hit near the Strait of Hormuz; 20 crew (15 Indian, 5 Iranian) were evacuated. Oman's Duqm commercial port was struck by two drones — the first attack on Oman, the conflict mediator. The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned the Oman strike.

UAE / Strait of Hormuz / Oman

HIGHPOLITICAL·11:00 UTCVERIFIED

Qalibaf: "You have crossed our red line" — highest official on camera since strikes; 23 killed in Pakistan protests

Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf — the highest-ranking Iranian official to appear on camera since the strikes began — delivered a televised address: "You have crossed our red line and must pay the price. We will deliver such devastating blows that you yourselves will be driven to beg." Separately, outrage spilled over into Pakistan: at least 23 protesters killed in clashes — 10 in Karachi where security guards at the US consulate fired on demonstrators who breached the outer wall, 11 in Skardu, and 2 in Lahore. Protests also erupted in Iraq, with crowds attempting to storm US diplomatic missions.

Tehran / Karachi / Skardu, Pakistan

HIGHPOLITICAL·09:30 UTCVERIFIED

Trump: Iran operations "ahead of schedule"; Democrats question legal basis

President Trump told CNBC the operation is "moving along very well — ahead of schedule." He described it as "a very noble mission for the world." However, Senate Intelligence Committee ranking member Mark Warner stated he had seen "no intelligence" suggesting Iran was planning a preemptive strike — directly contradicting the administration's legal justification. Congressional Democrats demanded briefings.

Washington D.C. / Mar-a-Lago

HIGHMILITARY·09:00 UTCVERIFIED

CENTCOM confirms first use of LUCAS kamikaze drones — Task Force Scorpion Strike in combat debut

US Central Command formally acknowledged using LUCAS one-way attack drones in its strikes on Iran — the first operational use of Task Force Scorpion Strike, the Pentagon's first dedicated kamikaze drone unit. The low-cost drones, modeled after Iran's Shahed-136, were launched from land and targeted Iranian facilities. Separately, CENTCOM released strike footage showing missiles launched from warships, fighter jets taking off from carrier decks, and precision hits on Iranian ballistic missile launchers.

Iran

HIGHPOLITICAL·08:00 UTCVERIFIED

Iran forms interim leadership council — Pezeshkian, Mohseni-Ejei, Arafi assume powers

Iran announced the formation of a three-member transitional leadership council to assume the powers of the Supreme Leader following Khamenei's killing. The council consists of President Masoud Pezeshkian, Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, and Ayatollah Alireza Arafi (selected as the Guardian Council's representative). The Guardian Council spokesperson said a new supreme leader "must be determined as soon as possible" but "given wartime conditions, this will take place at the earliest opportunity." This is unprecedented — Iran has had only two supreme leaders since the 1979 revolution.

Tehran, Iran

HIGHMILITARY·06:00 UTCVERIFIED

IDF Day 2 strikes — "dozens" of IRGC command centers targeted across Tehran

Israel launched a new wave of strikes into Day 2, targeting "dozens" of IRGC command centers in central Tehran including intelligence HQ, internal security HQ, and Thar-Allah operational command. Explosions rocked Shahrak-e Gharb district and areas near the Intelligence Ministry. CSIS confirmed unverified reports of additional strikes on Isfahan nuclear complex, Parchin, and Iran Atomic Energy Agency HQ. Netanyahu confirmed strikes had killed "several leaders of the Iranian nuclear programme." The IDF also struck IDF intercepted F-4 and F-5 fighter jets as they prepared for takeoff from an Iranian runway.

Tehran / Isfahan / Parchin, Iran

2026-02-28

9 events

HIGHMILITARY·20:00 UTCVERIFIED

Houthis announce resumption of Red Sea shipping attacks

Yemen-based Houthis announced they would resume attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait in solidarity with Iran. The announcement followed the US-Israeli strikes. Maersk, which had already paused Suez sailings, confirmed the Red Sea route was now untenable. Global shipping costs surging. Bab el-Mandeb effectively closed.

Yemen / Red Sea

HIGHDIPLOMATIC·18:30 UTCVERIFIED

Russia calls emergency IAEA Board of Governors session; UN Security Council convened

Russia formally requested an emergency session of the IAEA Board of Governors, citing US-Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards as a violation of international law. The UN Security Council convened an emergency session. Russia and China vetoed a ceasefire resolution. Western nations defended Israel's and the US's right to self-defense.

Vienna / New York

HIGHPOLITICAL·16:00 UTCVERIFIED

Iranians celebrate in Tehran streets following Khamenei's confirmed death

Large crowds gathered in Tehran, Isfahan, and other Iranian cities overnight, celebrating the confirmed death of Supreme Leader Khamenei. This follows the largest protest movement in Iran since the Islamic Revolution (2025–2026), during which Iran killed thousands of civilian protesters. The celebrations represent a major intelligence indicator regarding the regime's domestic legitimacy.

Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Iran

CRITICALECONOMIC·12:00 UTCVERIFIED

IRGC declares Strait of Hormuz closed — 200+ vessels anchored

The IRGC formally declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all traffic. Over 200 vessels, including oil tankers and LNG carriers, dropped anchor in surrounding waters. Maersk paused Trans-Suez sailings and rerouted via Cape of Good Hope. Three tankers were damaged in the Gulf — unclear if deliberate. 14 million barrels per day of oil flow disrupted.

Strait of Hormuz

CRITICALMILITARY·10:00 UTCVERIFIED

Iran strikes US bases in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia

Iran launched simultaneous ballistic missile and drone attacks against US military installations across the Gulf. NSA Al-Dhafra (UAE), Al-Udeid (Qatar), Ali Al Salem (Kuwait), Al-Tanf (Jordan), and multiple Saudi bases were hit. CENTCOM confirmed 3 US service members killed, 5 seriously wounded. Attacks intended to deny US forces ability to continue strike operations.

Persian Gulf region

CRITICALMILITARY·08:45 UTCVERIFIED

Iran launches 35+ ballistic missiles at Israel; Tel Aviv and Jerusalem hit

Iran launched the first retaliatory wave — approximately 35 ballistic missiles targeting Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and Eilat. Iron Dome and Arrow-3 systems intercepted a majority, but Iranian warheads struck residential areas in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. 11 Israeli civilians were killed, 450+ injured. Ben Gurion Airport declared closed to all commercial traffic.

Israel / Iran

CRITICALINTELLIGENCE·07:15 UTCVERIFIED

Khamenei, IRGC Commander, Defense Minister, NSC Secretary confirmed killed

Israeli officials confirmed the IDF killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, IRGC Commander MG Mohammad Pakpour, Defense Minister BG Aziz Nasirzadeh, NSC Secretary Ali Shamkhani, and Army Chief Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi. Iran's state media initially denied Khamenei's death before confirming it at 14:30 UTC. The decapitation strikes eliminated virtually the entire Iranian security establishment simultaneously.

Tehran, Iran

CRITICALMILITARY·05:50 UTCVERIFIED

GBU-57 MOPs strike Fordow and Natanz — largest B-2 strike in US history

In the largest B-2 operational strike in US history, 14 GBU-57A/B Massive Ordnance Penetrators — each weighing 30,000 lbs — were dropped on Iran's underground nuclear enrichment facilities at Fordow (near Qom) and Natanz. Both sites are assessed to be heavily damaged or destroyed. IAEA reports loss of sensor contact with both facilities.

Fordow / Natanz, Iran

CRITICALMILITARY·04:32 UTCVERIFIED

First strikes hit Tehran — Khamenei compound targeted

US B-2 Spirit bombers and Israeli F-35I aircraft launched the opening wave of Operation Epic Fury / Roaring Lion, striking Khamenei's residential compound and IRGC headquarters in Tehran. Multiple large explosions reported across the capital. Iranian air defenses were simultaneously suppressed by Tomahawk cruise missile volleys from the USS Gerald R. Ford CSG.

Tehran, Iran