US & ‘Israel’ at war with Iran | Day 13 coverage
The 2026 war between ‘Israel’, the United States, and Iran started on February 28 with the launch of Operation Epic Fury, a joint US-‘Israeli’ military campaign. Nearly 900 coordinated strikes were executed within the initial 12 hours, targeting Iranian missile systems, air defenses, military infrastructure, and senior leadership figures across multiple sites.
The operation resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and numerous other high-ranking officials, with explicit objectives of preventing nuclear weapon development, dismantling ballistic missile capabilities, and advancing leadership change.
Iran initiated large-scale retaliatory missile and drone attacks against ‘Israeli’ settlements, US bases, and allied targets throughout the Middle East.
The escalation also encompassed disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces shut it down; heightening risks to global energy supplies.
Subsequent phases featured intensified ‘Israeli’ airstrikes on Iranian fuel depots and energy facilities in Tehran and surrounding provinces, complemented by US efforts to neutralize naval assets and remaining missile infrastructure.
The war produced over 2,000 reported deaths across Iran, ‘Israel’, and Lebanon.
Economic effects have included sharp increases in oil prices and interruptions to international shipping, prompting releases from strategic petroleum reserves to stabilize markets.
Blasts over Jerusalem after ‘Israel’ detects missiles fired from Iran
Blasts were heard over Jerusalem on Thursday, after the ‘Israeli’ military detected missiles fired from Iran.
"A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat," the military posted on Telegram.
All-clear sirens sound across Jordan
All-clear sirens sound across Jordan
Explosions heard in downtown Dubai: AFP
Explosions were heard in downtown Dubai, one very loud, as Iran continued its campaign against the Gulf in response to US-‘Israeli’ attacks.
Small clouds of smoke were seen rising above a residential neighbourhood.
Sirens activated in Jordan amid danger
Sirens activated in Jordan amid danger
Italy says its military base in Iraqi Kurdistan attacked, no injuries
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Thursday there had been an "attack" on an Italian base in the Iraqi Kurdish city of Erbil, but there were no injuries.
"I strongly condemn the attack on the Italian base in Erbil," Tajani said on X, without giving details.
"I just spoke with the Italian ambassador to Iraq. Fortunately, all our soldiers are well and safe in the bunker," he said. Italy has soldiers in Erbil training Kurdistan security forces as part of an international coalition force.
Drone hits residential building in south Kuwait
The aftermath of a drone strike on a residential building in southern Kuwait, according to a statement by authorities.
Apartment in Aramoun hit by ‘Israeli’ airstrike
Video showing the immediate aftermath of an airstrike on an apartment building in the town of Aramoun, Lebanon, as the ‘Israeli’ military ramps up its attacks amid escalation with Hezbollah.
VIDEO - ‘Israel’ says still has broad range of targets in Iran
‘Israel’ still has a broad range of targets it can strike in Iran, the military says, even as US President Donald Trump suggested there was little left for American forces to hit.
Smoke rises near Bahrain airport: Reuters
Plumes of smoke were seen rising from the vicinity of Bahrain Airport, Reuters reported.
