1021 US launches nearly 900 strikes on Iran in RARE daytime operation

1 Mar 2026The US and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran, targeting the Supreme Leader and other top officials. The operation, involving nearly 900 strikes in 12 hours, aimed to cripple Iran’s leadership. Iran retaliated with missile strikes on neighbouring countries, escalating tensions in the region.Iran’s retaliatory strikes against Israel and its allies, including missile attacks on US bases and Gulf countries, have escalated tensions in the region. Despite Iran’s threats of further retaliation, the US and Israel maintain air superiority and are monitoring Iran’s missile capabilities. The involvement of Gulf countries, particularly the UAE, in the conflict could significantly alter the dynamics of the situation.