Why Did Israel & the US Strike Iran in 2026? The Explosive Timeline Who started it? US & Israel launched massive surprise attacks on Feb 28, 2026 — Operation Epic Fury / Roaring Lion. Nearly 900 strikes in the first 12 hours. Why? To crush Iran's nuclear & ballistic missile programs, eliminate leadership threats, and push for regime change after failed diplomacy. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed in opening salvo. Iran's response? Waves of ballistic missiles + thousands of drones hitting Israel, US bases, and Gulf states. Proxies (Hezbollah, Houthis) joined in — opening new fronts in Lebanon & beyond. Countries involved: US + Israel vs Iran + Axis of Resistance (Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis, etc.). Gulf states caught in crossfire. Damage so far: Thousands dead (heavy civilian toll in Iran, including a tragic school strike). Widespread destruction of missile sites, air defenses, nuclear facilities & military infrastructure. Millions displaced acros...
Iran–Israel Conflict Losses 2026: Casualties, Damage & Military Statistics The 2026 Iran–Israel conflict has caused significant human, military, and infrastructure losses across multiple countries. This page compiles the latest available data, including casualties, damage, missile strikes, and economic impact. Note: Figures may vary by source and continue to change as the situation evolves. ๐ Overall Human Cost Category Reported Figure Total killed 4,501–8,649+ Total injured 28,115+ ๐ Country-by-Country Casualties Country / Territory Killed Injured Iran 3,300–7,378 19,324 Lebanon 1,094 3,119 Iraq 101 212 Israel 27 5,229 United States 15 290 UAE 11 160 Palestine (West Bank) 10 Unknown Kuwait 8 99 Qatar 4 16 Oman 3 5 Bahrain 3 38 Turkey 3 0 Saudi Arabia 2 16 France 1 Several Philippines 1 0 Jordan 0 19 Azerbaijan 0 4 ๐ฎ๐ท Iran’s Reported Losses Category Reported Figure People killed (official) 1,937+ People injured 24,800 Military killed (estimates) 6,000+ Military wound...