February 28, 2026
The Iranian Red Crescent Society announced Saturday that 201 people were killed and 747 wounded as a result of what Tehran described as Israeli–American aggression targeting several provinces since the morning hours.
In a separate statement, Iran’s Ministry of Education said 86 students were killed in attacks on three schools across the country.
Earlier reports had detailed a strike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab. Iranian authorities now say casualties from multiple school attacks have sharply increased.
In Fars province, twenty female volleyball players were killed in airstrikes targeting a sports hall in Lamerd, according to Iranian media.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps told Russia’s RIA Novosti that the initial US–Israeli assault targeted military and administrative facilities in Tehran and other cities. Tehran has repeatedly described the campaign as unlawful aggression that also struck civilian infrastructure.
220 Missiles Launched toward Israel
In response, Iran expanded Operation True Promise 4, launching 220 missiles toward Israel since early Saturday, according to Israeli media.
According to Iranian statements, large missile barrages targeted military and security centers “in the heart of the occupied Palestinian territories.”
Sirens reportedly sounded in Tel Aviv and its surroundings, occupied Jerusalem, north of Ashdod, Caesarea, Asqalon (Ashkelon), the Naqab (Negev) and Haifa, with explosions heard in multiple locations.
The IRGC earlier announced that Operation True Promise 4 included strikes against the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, as well as American bases in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Behnam Saeedi, secretary of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran’s parliament, stated that Iranian armed forces targeted seven American bases in seven different countries.
Air Defenses Down Drones
As the confrontation intensified, Iranian air defenses reported multiple interceptions of Israeli drones.
The Lebanese news network Al Mayadeen reported that the Iranian army destroyed 12 Israeli combat and reconnaissance drones in recent hours through the integrated air defense network of the Khatam al-Anbiya base.
Tasnim News Agency reported that Iranian air defenses shot down an Israeli Hermes drone in Tabriz. Earlier, three Hermes drones were reportedly downed in Tabriz, Khomein and Ahvaz, while Fars News Agency said two additional Hermes drones were intercepted in Isfahan.
Iranian state television previously announced the destruction of the American FP-132 radar stationed in Qatar, described as one of the most important US missile-tracking and surveillance centers in the region, with a detection range of up to 5,000 kilometers.
Iran’s Ministry of Defense stated that the armed forces, with public support, would continue to respond “decisively and strongly,” declaring that Operation True Promise 4 would continue “until the enemy is defeated.”
The ministry warned that continued aggression would deepen US failure and further destabilize Israel, as the regional confrontation shows no immediate signs of de-escalation.
US–Israeli aggression on Iran
kills many civilians, spurs massive Iranian retaliation, and the Axis of
Resistance vows further response amid global alarm.
Key Developments
- Israel launched what it called a “preemptive” attack on Iran, with US forces striking military, government, and senior leadership targets.
- Explosions were reported in Tehran and multiple Iranian cities; Iran closed its airspace and restricted communications.
- The IRGC launched large-scale missile and drone attacks on Israel under Operation “True Promise 4,” declaring no red lines.
- Missiles and interceptions were reported across Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, prompting airspace closures and security alerts.
- Iran said it struck US military facilities in the region, including Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia and a US naval base in Kuwait.
- The IRGC claimed it destroyed a US FP-132 radar in Qatar, while Doha condemned the strike and reported injuries from falling debris.
- A US–Israeli strike on a girls’ school in Minab killed dozens of students, with Iranian authorities later raising the death toll significantly.
- Israeli casualties were reported following Iranian missile salvos, including one woman killed in Tel Aviv and multiple injuries.
- Tehran warned of a prolonged and overwhelming response targeting US and Israeli assets, saying retaliation will expand beyond missiles and drones.
- Russia condemned the US–Israeli assault at the UN, as global powers called for restraint and regional air traffic faced widespread disruption. “Any base that helps America and Israel will be the target of the Iranian armed forces,” the official added.
Iran reported 201 killed in
US–Israeli strikes as it launched 220 missiles and expanded Operation True
Promise 4.
Key Developments- Iranian Red Crescent reported 201 killed and 747 wounded nationwide.
- Education Ministry said 86 students died in strikes on three schools.
- Israeli media reported 220 missiles launched from Iran since morning.
- IRGC said US bases and Israeli military centers were targeted under True Promise 4.
- Iranian air defenses reportedly downed multiple Israeli Hermes drones.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society announced Saturday that 201 people were killed and 747 wounded as a result of what Tehran described as Israeli–American aggression targeting several provinces since the morning hours.
In a separate statement, Iran’s Ministry of Education said 86 students were killed in attacks on three schools across the country.
Earlier reports had detailed a strike on a girls’ elementary school in Minab. Iranian authorities now say casualties from multiple school attacks have sharply increased.
In Fars province, twenty female volleyball players were killed in airstrikes targeting a sports hall in Lamerd, according to Iranian media.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps told Russia’s RIA Novosti that the initial US–Israeli assault targeted military and administrative facilities in Tehran and other cities. Tehran has repeatedly described the campaign as unlawful aggression that also struck civilian infrastructure.
220 Missiles Launched toward Israel
In response, Iran expanded Operation True Promise 4, launching 220 missiles toward Israel since early Saturday, according to Israeli media.
According to Iranian statements, large missile barrages targeted military and security centers “in the heart of the occupied Palestinian territories.”
Sirens reportedly sounded in Tel Aviv and its surroundings, occupied Jerusalem, north of Ashdod, Caesarea, Asqalon (Ashkelon), the Naqab (Negev) and Haifa, with explosions heard in multiple locations.
The IRGC earlier announced that Operation True Promise 4 included strikes against the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, as well as American bases in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Behnam Saeedi, secretary of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran’s parliament, stated that Iranian armed forces targeted seven American bases in seven different countries.
Air Defenses Down Drones
As the confrontation intensified, Iranian air defenses reported multiple interceptions of Israeli drones.
The Lebanese news network Al Mayadeen reported that the Iranian army destroyed 12 Israeli combat and reconnaissance drones in recent hours through the integrated air defense network of the Khatam al-Anbiya base.
Tasnim News Agency reported that Iranian air defenses shot down an Israeli Hermes drone in Tabriz. Earlier, three Hermes drones were reportedly downed in Tabriz, Khomein and Ahvaz, while Fars News Agency said two additional Hermes drones were intercepted in Isfahan.
Iranian state television previously announced the destruction of the American FP-132 radar stationed in Qatar, described as one of the most important US missile-tracking and surveillance centers in the region, with a detection range of up to 5,000 kilometers.
Iran’s Ministry of Defense stated that the armed forces, with public support, would continue to respond “decisively and strongly,” declaring that Operation True Promise 4 would continue “until the enemy is defeated.”
The ministry warned that continued aggression would deepen US failure and further destabilize Israel, as the regional confrontation shows no immediate signs of de-escalation.
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