🚨 Breaking: Middle East in Flames as Strikes Intensify
What began as a preemptive strike by Israel and the U.S. on Iran has spiraled into a full-blown regional crisis, with explosions rocking cities from Tehran to Haifa and oil tankers ablaze in the Gulf. Here’s the latest as of March 2, 2026:
💥 Day 1: February 28
- 06:20 GMT: Explosions hit Tehran. Israel declares a state of emergency.
- 07:30 GMT: Trump announces Operation Epic Fury, targeting Iran’s military infrastructure.
- 11:00 GMT: 165 killed in a strike on a girls’ school in southern Iran.
🔥 Day 2: March 1
- 01:30 GMT: Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei confirmed dead; 40 days of mourning declared.
- 14:50 GMT: First U.S. casualties reported as Iran targets the USS Abraham Lincoln.
- 21:40 GMT: Trump vows to continue strikes until objectives are met.
🌍 Day 3: March 2
- 01:10 GMT: Israel expands strikes to Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah.
- 06:00 GMT: Lebanese health officials report 31 dead in Israeli airstrikes.
With Iran’s leadership in disarray and retaliatory strikes spreading, global markets brace for impact. Stay tuned for updates.
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Timeline: U.S.-Israel strike on Iran escalates into regional conflict
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