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

In March 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched a joint military attack on Iran, targeting locations in Tehran, including the compound of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Following the attack, Iranian state media confirmed Khamenei's death. U.S. President Donald Trump urged the Iranian people to overthrow their government. In response, Iran launched missile strikes against Israel, specifically in Beit Shemesh. Protests erupted in Pakistan condemning Khamenei's death, with police using tear gas to disperse demonstrators. The attacks mark an escalation of tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

On March 1, 2026, an Iranian missile attack struck the Israeli town of Beit Shemesh, located 30 kilometers west of Jerusalem. The attack resulted in at least nine fatalities and numerous injuries. Reports indicate that the missiles targeted an army headquarters and a weapons manufacturing complex within the town. The reason for the attack has not been officially stated. Beit Shemesh is a city in central Israel with a population of over 150,000.