A visual guide to US-Israeli strikes on Iran – and Tehran’s response

The Guardian - World News ConflictNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by William Christou, with visuals by Lucy Swan, Chris Watson, Boglarka Kosztolanyi, Maheen Sadiq and Bryony MooreFebruary 28, 2026 at 05:57 PM

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The US and Israel have initiated a joint military operation against Iran, commencing with widespread airstrikes targeting key political, security, and military sites. The operation, dubbed "Operation Lion's Roar" by Israel, aims to degrade the Iranian regime's capabilities. Strikes hit at least 14 cities, including Tehran, targeting the residence of Supreme Leader Khamenei, weapons facilities, and ballistic missile caches. Satellite imagery confirms damage to Khamenei's compound. At least 85 people were reportedly killed and over 63 wounded in a strike on a girls' school in Minab, verified by Reuters. The stated goal of the operation is regime change, with the campaign continuing indefinitely.

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Reuters said it had also verified the footage as being from the school.

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Israel announced the beginning of what it called Operation Lion’s Roar in tandem with Trump.

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Israeli jets and US missiles struck hundreds of targets across Iran.

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The US and Israel have announced the beginning of an unprecedented joint operation against Iran.

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At least 85 people were killed and more than 63 wounded in a strike on a girls’ school in Minab.

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Airbus 30% Hormozgan 30% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 40% Minab ×250% Masoud Pezeshkian 60% Tehran ×270% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ×270% Donald Trump ×280% United States ×790% Israel ×790% Iran ×10100%

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