2026 Iran war
Also known as Operation Shield of Judah, True Promise IV, True Promise 4, Roaring Lion, Operation Epic Fury, Operation Roaring Lion, 2026 war on Iran, US-Israel war on Iran
On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran targeting military and government sites and assassinating several Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The surprise attacks were launched during negotiations between Iran and the US regarding Iran's nuclear program. Iran responded with missile and drone strikes against Israel, US bases, and US-allied Arab countries in the Middle East, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global trade.
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In February 2026, the United States and Israel conducted surprise airstrikes against Iran that killed senior Iranian officials including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, which led Iran to retaliate with missile and drone attacks across the Middle East and block the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. The conflict matters because it escalated tensions during nuclear negotiations and disrupted global trade through Iran's closure of a critical waterway used by much of the world's oil supply.
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- Number of deaths
- 687
- Number of injured
- 12000
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- start time
- 2026-02-28
- end time
- 2026-04-08
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- 2026 Iran war
- number of perpetrators
- 2
- point in time
- 2026-00-00
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Belligerents
United States