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A drone view shows Kuwait City, in the aftermath of strikes by Israel and the US on Iran, in Kuwait, February 28, 2026.

Smoke seen rising near US embassy in Kuwait following reports of downed jet

Head of the Hezbollah parliament Mohammad Raad (2-L) flanked by senior Hezbollah officials Hashem Safieddine (2-R) and Ali Ammar (R) and Lebanese MP Jihad al-Samd, in Jbaa in southern Lebanon on November 23, 2023.

Hezbollah leader Mohammad Raad killed in IDF retaliation strikes - report

The scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit Bet Shemesh, central Israel, causing heavy damage, March 1, 2026

Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel’s North in first since 2024, joining Iran war


At least five people wounded by Iranian missile strike in Jerusalem area

Israel Police is sweeping the area for missile shrapnel and urges the public to stay area from the site of the strike.

Magen David Adom responding to site of Iranian ballistic missile impact in Jerusalem area, March 1, 2026.

WATCH: Cluster munitions seemingly used during latest Iranian missile barrage against Israel

Following the barrage, Magen David Adom said its paramedics were dispatched to sites of reported missile impacts in central Israel.

Magen David Adom medical teams responding to Iranian ballistic missile impact site in central Israel, March 1, 2026.

A Purim cookie goes viral in Israel, ‘Khamenei’s ears’ replaces ‘Haman’s ears’

Hamantaschen are the triangular Purim pastries traditionally associated with the villain of the Book of Esther. The plot takes place in ancient Persia, what is known as today's Iran.

"Khamenei ears" or "Oznei Khamenei"

Iran FM: Armed forces now ‘somewhat isolated’ amid war with US, Israel

Araghchi also claims to have spoken with the Omani and Qatari foreign ministers on the subject of recent attacks by Iranian forces on foreign targets.

Iranian parliament members dressed in IRGC uniforms in session to protest against the EU's decision to designate the IRGC as a 'terrorist organization'. Feburary 1.

Trump: Iran’s new leaders want talks after Khamenei strike - Atlantic

In a phone call interview, Trump told The Atlantic that he agreed to speak with Iranian representatives, but declined to specify whether a conversation would take place on Sunday or Monday.

US President Donald Trump speaks to announce that the US had begun "major combat operations" in Iran, in an unknown location, in this screengrab from a video released February 28, 2026. Israel and the US conducted strikes on Iran on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

'We will intensify Iran attacks in coming days,' Netanyahu declares atop the Kirya military HQ roof

"Yesterday, we eliminated the dictator Khamenei. Together with him, we eliminated dozens of senior officials of the oppressive regime," Netanyahu said.

Prime Minister Benajmin Netanyahu from the roof of the Kirya base in Tel Aviv.

US CENTCOM confirms first American troop deaths in Operation Epic Fury

Three US soldiers were killed and five others wounded in ongoing Operation Epic Fury, US Central Command confirmed on Sunday.

A still image released by US Central Command (CENTCOM), which accompanied a press release describing the operation dubbed "Epic Fury", an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran, shows a rocket launch from a ship, in this picture obtained from social media released on February 28, 2026.

Israeli forces killed 40 top Iranian officials within a minute of opening salvo, IDF says

The IDF said the opening wave included simultaneous strikes at several locations in Tehran, where seven members of Iran’s top security leadership were gathered.

a graphic regarding the elimination of the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Abdolrahim Mousavi on March 1, 2026.

Zamir visited IAF, intelligence units after 12-Day War to prepare for Operation Roaring Lion

According to the IDF, the updated planning is being built on operational achievements and shortcomings identified during Operation Rising Lion.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir conducted several visits to Air Force and intelligence bases ahead of Operation Roaring Lion, March 1, 2026.

Nine Israelis killed, 11 missing, dozens injured after Iranian missile hits Beit Shemesh building

At least four apartment buildings destroyed, missile reportedly penetrated local shelter • Several children reported wounded • Second impact registered in central Israel

The scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit Bet Shemesh, central Israel, causing heavy damage, March 1, 2026