What to know about the latest US-Israeli attacks on Iran 02.03.2026

On Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched a significant military operation against Iran, with Tehran announcing the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei hours later. President Trump encouraged Iranians to seize the opportunity to overthrow their government. Iran retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, with exchanges continuing into Sunday. Iranian state media reported at least 201 fatalities and over 700 injuries from the initial strikes, including a girls' school incident. The U.S. military is investigating civilian casualties. The attacks, which targeted Khamenei's compound and key military facilities, were planned over months and aimed to weaken Iran's nuclear program and military capabilities, following earlier strikes in June.


















