Israel under Iranian missile fire | Regime attacks US bases in Qatar & Bahrain, sirens in Riyadh | No serious injuries in Israel so far

13:26 - NYT publishes picture of destroyed Tehran palace of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Following reports that Israel targeted Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the New York Times published a satellite image showing destroyed buildings in Khamenei's palace compound in the capital Tehran.

There has been no information regarding Khamenei's whereabouts.

We obtained the first known satellite image of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's compound in Tehran. There are several destroyed buildings. While the current whereabouts of Iran's supreme leader are unknown, the compound is generally used as his official residence. 🛰️📸: @Airbus pic.twitter.com/48krjclMBL

— Christiaan Triebert (@trbrtc) February 28, 2026

13:08 - New Iranian missile barrage sends millions of Israelis to their bunkers

The IDF Home Front Command warned millions of Israelis in the greater Tel Aviv and Beersheva areas to enter their bunkers amid a new wave of missile attacks from Iran.

🔴 Rocket Alert [13:08:14] - 225 Alerts 🔴:

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— ILRedAlert (@ILRedAlert) February 28, 2026

13:00 - WATCH: Israeli Air Force F-15 take off for ‘Operation Roaring Lion’

Initial reports of a missile attack in Bahrain, near a US base. pic.twitter.com/2h6uRlqXkk

— Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) February 28, 2026

12:45 - Iranian regime fired around 35 missiles at Israel so far, attacked seven other countries

The Iranian regime has fired between 30-40 missiles at Israel since the morning, Israeli media reported. One man was lightly wounded by a shockwave, and a house suffered serious damage, but no other injuries were reported so far.

The Saudi and Qatari foreign ministries have condemned the Iranian attacks on their countries, while additional reports of Iranian attacks came from the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq and Jordan.

Initial reports of a missile attack in Bahrain, near a US base. pic.twitter.com/2h6uRlqXkk

— Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) February 28, 2026

12:32 - Iran attacks spread across region, U.S. Embassy in Jordan orders shelter-in-place

Israeli media have reported Iranian attacks in Jordan, while the U.S. Embassy announces a shelter-in-place order: "The U.S. Embassy in Jordan is implementing a shelter-in-place for all personnel. We recommend all Americans do the same until further notice."

12:20 - Khamenei's advisor, Ali Shamkhani, was one of the targets of the attacks

Ali Shamkhani, a close advisor to the Supreme Leader who survived an assassination attempt during Operation Rising Lion, was one of the targets of the attacks in Iran. His condition is unknown, but KAN News received reports that the chances of him being injured are high.

For the past month, Shamkhani has also held another position - Secretary General of Iran's Defense Council, which was established after the previous war in June.

12:09 - IDF: Israelis may now leave protected spaces

"Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command has published that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces in several areas across Israel," the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson said in a statement.

It added that: "Search and Rescue forces are operating in several locations across the country where reports of fallen projectiles were received."

11:59 - Israel tried to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Pezeshkian, success uncertain

Israeli officials told the news outlet Axios that the IDF has conducted strikes against Iranian senior commanders and political leaders, including Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Pezeshkian. The report did not specify whether the strikes were successful.

Shortly after, Israeli officials confirmed to media outlets that Khamenei was indeed targeted.

Meanwhile, an Iranian source told Reuters that senior commanders in the Revolutionary Guards and senior political officials were killed in the attacks, without giving their names.

11:52 - Iranian media: IRGC targets US bases

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is targeting U.S. military bases in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain, reports the regime-affiliated Fars News Agency.

11:50 - Israeli media reports attacks in the UAE

11:43 - Israeli media reports attacks on Kuwait, Saudi Arabia

11:38 - KAN News reports heavy damage to a house in northern Israel

11:20 - Iran launches rocket barrages across Israel

11:00 - IDF Spokesperson: Joint strike to 'thoroughly degrade' Iranian regime

"The IDF and the U.S. Armed Forces have launched a broad and joint campaign to thoroughly degrade the Iranian terrorist regime and to remove existential threats to the State of Israel over time," the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson stated.

The statement revealed months of coordination between the countries in preparation for the joint strike, which "targeted dozens of military targets," citing "full synchronization and coordination between the two militaries."

"The IDF, across all its branches, carried out a meticulous and long-term preparation process for this operation — both in defensive systems and in various offensive plans," the statement noted.

10:50 - Sirens and explosions also heard in Bahrain: 'American base attacked'; Qatari source: We intercepted an Iranian missile (KAN News)

10:50 - Iran's Revolutionary Guards launch missile and UAV attack against Israel

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) affirms: "We have begun the first wave of missile and UAV attacks," KAN News reports.

10:37 - Sirens sound in Jerusalem, northern and central Israel

10:30 - Sirens sound in northern Israel and across central Israel

Iranian response comes about two hours after Israeli strikes began.

10:27 - U.S. Operation "Epic Fury" in announced

OPERATION EPIC FURY 🇺🇸

— Department of War 🇺🇸 (@DeptofWar) February 28, 2026

10:17 - Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu: Our 'joint action' will empower Iranians to 'take their destiny into their own hands'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement to the Israeli people:

“My brothers and sisters, citizens of Israel,

A short time ago, Israel and the United States launched an operation to remove the existential threat posed by the terrorist regime in Iran.

I thank our great friend, President Donald Trump, for his historic leadership.

For 47 years, the Ayatollah regime has chanted ‘Death to Israel’ and ‘Death to America.’ It has shed our blood, murdered many Americans, and massacred its own people.

This murderous terrorist regime must not be allowed to arm itself with nuclear weapons that would enable it to threaten all of humanity.

Our joint action will create the conditions for the brave Iranian people to take their destiny into their own hands.

The time has come for all parts of the Iranian people — Persians, Kurds, Azeris, Baloch, and Ahwazi — to cast off the yoke of tyranny and bring about a free and peace-seeking Iran.

I call upon you, citizens of Israel, to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command. In the coming days, during Operation ‘Roaring Lion,’ we will all be required to show patience and great fortitude.

Together we will stand, together we will fight, and together we will secure the eternity of Israel.”

10:09 - IDF Spokesperson warns Iranian missiles headed toward Israel

"A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.

Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat."

"The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines."

9:45 - Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam on 𝕏: We will not allow anyone to drag the country into war

09:30 - U.S. confirms involvement in address by President Donald Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a statement:

"The United States military has undertaken a massive and ongoing operation to prevent this wicked, radical dictatorship from threatening America and our core national security interests."

To the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC): "Lay down your weapons and you will have complete immunity. Otherwise, you will face certain death."

To the people of Iran: "The hour of your freedom is at hand. Stay sheltered. Do not leave your homes — it is very dangerous outside. Bombs will be dropping.

When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This may be your only chance for generations."

BREAKING: US HAS LAUNCHED MAJOR OPERATION IN IRAN — TRUMP pic.twitter.com/8qmnzMVG3O

— Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) February 28, 2026

09:26 - Iranian official threatens retaliation against Israel

An Iranian official told Reuters: “We are preparing to respond to the strikes, the response will be crushing.”

09:25 - Operation "Roaring Lion" is named

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has named the operation against Iran: “Roaring Lion.”

09:11 - Multiple Islamic Regime targets struck

Islamic Regime targets were attacked in multiple locations, along with a preemptive strike against the Iranian ballistic missile array, Kan News reported. Israel prepares for several days of strikes and Iranian retaliation.

08:46 - Report: Explosions heard near office of Iran’s supreme leader

Explosions were reported near the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to the Associated Press, which cited local media outlets.

Details remain unclear, and there has been no immediate official statement regarding the cause of the explosions or potential damage.

08:26 - Sirens sound nationwide; IDF says alert was preemptive measure

Air raid sirens were activated across Israel, prompting heightened alert throughout the country.

The IDF said the sirens were part of a preemptive warning, intended to prepare the public for the possibility of missile fire toward Israeli territory. Authorities urged residents to follow Home Front Command guidelines and remain near protected areas as tensions escalate.

08:25 - Defense Minister declares nationwide special state of emergency after strike on Iran

Defense Minister Israel Katz has declared an immediate and special state of emergency across all of Israel, following the launch of a preemptive strike against Iran aimed at removing threats to the country.

In a statement, Katz warned that missile and drone attacks against Israel and its civilian population are expected in the immediate timeframe. Exercising his authority under the Civil Defense Law, he signed a special order placing the entire home front under emergency status.

Authorities are urging the public to follow Home Front Command instructions and remain near protected spaces amid concerns of imminent retaliation.

08:20 - Israel launches preemptive strike against Iran

Israel has launched a preemptive strike against Iran in coordination with the United States, according to sources cited by Kan News, who described it as a joint Israeli-American operation.

The IDF said that sirens sounded across the country were a preemptive alert, intended to prepare the public for the possibility of missile fire toward Israeli territory. The Home Front Command has updated public safety guidelines, and Israel’s airspace has been closed as a precaution amid fears of retaliation.