US & ‘Israel’ at war with Iran | Day 15 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.
South Korea “closely monitoring” Trump call to send warships to Hormuz: official
South Korea said on Sunday it was paying close attention to US President Donald Trump's call for Seoul and other countries to send warships to help protect oil supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
"We are closely monitoring President Trump's remarks on social media and will carefully consider the matter in close consultation with the United States," a presidential official told AFP.
'Israel' monitors 'disappearance' of Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei
'Israeli' security official told Channel 13 that authorities are monitoring the disappearance of Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
The official claimed that there is no certainty regarding his current status or whether he is alive.
Three people arrested in Kuwait for using camera drones: authorities
Police have arrested three people in Kuwait for using camera drones, authorities said on Saturday, after the country warned against filming and spreading information about Iranian strikes.
"Three people were arrested for using aerial camera drones in violation of warnings and instructions," the government's communications center said.
Bahrain sounds sirens, urges residents to seek shelter
The Bahrain Ministry of Interior announced that warning sirens were activated across the kingdom, urging residents to immediately head to the nearest safe location.
Drone attack hits radar at Kuwait International Airport
The Kuwait Directorate General of Civil Aviation said Kuwait International Airport was targeted by drones that struck the airport’s radar system.
No injuries were reported.
Iran launches wave 50 of Operation True Promise 4
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched the 50th wave of attacks targeting several United States military facilities in the Gulf region.
According to the statement, the attacks targeted US bases in Al Dhafra, Fujairah, Al Juffair, and the Fifth Fleet.
Trump urges nations to send warships to secure Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said multiple countries may deploy naval forces alongside the United States to keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid tensions with Iran.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said nations affected by potential disruptions to the strategic waterway, including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom, could send warships to help secure shipping routes.
He added that US forces would continue operations to ensure the strait remains “open, safe, and free.”
VIDEO: Iran launches wave 49 of missiles
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched its 49th wave of missiles as part of Operation True Promise 4.
Iran criticizes US over Strait of Hormuz security, calls approach flawed
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized the United States for seeking help from other countries, including China, to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking to the media, Araghchi said the US security umbrella contains significant gaps, which he claimed encourage regional problems rather than deter them.
He described Washington’s reliance on international support as a sign of weakness and an ineffective approach to maintaining stability in the strategic waterway.
Missile strike on Isfahan industrial area kills 15: Iran media
A strike by United States and ‘Israel’ forces hit a factory in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, killing at least 15 people, Iranian state media reported Saturday.
The attack struck a plant that produced heating and cooling equipment while it was operating on a regular workday, according to the semi‑official Fars news agency.
Explosions heard in Kuwait amid missile, drone attacks
The Kuwait Army reported that its air defense systems are currently responding to hostile missile and drone attacks.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces clarified that any explosion sounds heard are the result of interceptions by air defense systems.
Authorities urged residents to follow all safety and security instructions issued by relevant officials.
Iran launches new missile attack on ‘Israel’ amid ongoing war
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced it launched a fresh wave of missile strikes targeting central and northern ‘Israel’, including areas near Jerusalem, hours after the 'Israeli' military carried out air operations against Iranian targets.
Bahrain intercepts 124 missiles, 203 drones amid Iranian attacks
The Bahrain Defence Force announced on Saturday that its air defense systems have successfully intercepted and destroyed 124 missiles and 203 drones since the start of Iranian attacks on the kingdom.
According to the Bahrain News Agency, the attacks involved ballistic missiles and drones targeting civilian areas and private property.
The Defence Force described these strikes as a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter, warning that the indiscriminate attacks pose a direct threat to regional peace and security.
Earlier reports indicated that Bahrain had already intercepted 112 missiles and 186 Iranian drones targeting the country, highlighting the ongoing escalation in the region.
Police respond to missile shrapnel in Jordan
Iran arrests 33 for collecting military site images in Tehran, Hamedan
Iranian state television reported that intelligence units of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps detained 33 individuals in Tehran and Hamedan. The suspects were allegedly gathering photographs of military installations.
Authorities said the arrests were part of ongoing security operations to prevent espionage and protect sensitive sites amid heightened regional tensions.
Iran defenses activate and sirens sound in 'Israel'
Iranian media reported that air defenses were activated over parts of central Tehran amid ongoing regional tensions. Local reports indicated that strikes targeted Isfahan province in central Iran.
Meanwhile, the 'Israeli' Home Front Command confirmed that sirens sounded in Safed and surrounding areas in the Upper Galilee region of northern 'Israel', signaling incoming threats.
Missile shrapnel falls in Amman
Missile shrapnel was seen in the Kherbet Al-Souk area of Amman during ongoing regional tensions.
Residents reported explosions before debris was spotted on the ground.
Alert period ends in Jordan
Jordan sounds the all-clear sirens signaling an end to the warning period.
Russia sends humanitarian aid to Iran
An aircraft from Russia delivered more than 13 tons of medical supplies intended for Iran, with the cargo first arriving in Azerbaijan for transfer to Iranian authorities.
The shipment was carried by an Ilyushin Il‑76 transport plane and includes medicines and medical equipment that will be transported across the border by trucks for distribution inside Iran.
The Russian Embassy in Kenya reported that Russia was the first country to send humanitarian aid to Iran. However, Azerbaijan had actually dispatched aid four days earlier, providing food and medical supplies ahead of Russia’s shipment.
Aid to Iran
Earlier, Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, had ordered the dispatch of humanitarian aid to Iran amid the ongoing war involving the United States and 'Israel'.
According to the Azerbaijani state news agency APA News Agency, the shipment included 10 tons of flour, six tons of rice, 2.4 tons of sugar, more than four tons of water, about 600 kilograms of tea, and roughly two tons of medicines and medical supplies.
Sirens blare in Jordan
Authorities in Jordan activate sirens to alert residents amid regional tensions.
