First Day of the War on Iran: Khamenei Killed Thousands Dead and Gulf States Targeted

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 The first day of the major military escalation against Iran (February 28, 2026) witnessed an extensive joint U.S.-Israeli offensive, followed by a fierce Iranian retaliatory response targeting U.S. bases and areas in Gulf countries and Israel. 

First Day of the War on Iran: Khamenei Killed Thousands Dead and Gulf States Targeted


The most prominent development was the announcement of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid heavy human and material losses on both sides.

U.S.-Israeli Attack on Iran
  • The assault began at dawn with intense airstrikes on military, nuclear, and missile targets in Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, Kermanshah, and other regions.
  • The U.S. operation was named "Operation Epic Fury," while Israel's was dubbed "Roaring Lion."
  • Strikes targeted military and political leadership, including the Supreme Leader's compound.
  • Death of Khamenei: U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the strikes, describing him as "one of the most evil people in history." Trump called it "justice for the Iranian people and for all great Americans and people from many countries worldwide who have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty thugs." He added that it represented "the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country." Israeli and U.S. sources confirmed the report, while Iran officially denied it and claimed its leaders were "safe and sound." Reports also indicated the deaths of senior Revolutionary Guard commanders and other defense officials.
  • Casualties in Iran: Iranian state media and the Red Crescent reported more than 200 killed and approximately 700 injured (some estimates higher). Damage affected nuclear and missile facilities, with civilian casualties including strikes on schools (e.g., dozens of female students killed in one incident in southern Iran).
Iranian Retaliation and Strikes on Gulf Countries
  • Iran launched dozens of ballistic missiles and drones in response, primarily targeting Israel and U.S. military bases in the region.
  • Gulf states affected included the UAE (Abu Dhabi and Dubai), Kuwait (international airport and bases), Qatar (Al Udeid base), Bahrain (Manama and near the U.S. Fifth Fleet), and Jordan.
  • Civilian impacts: One civilian (Asian nationality) killed in Abu Dhabi from missile debris after interception by UAE defenses, according to official UAE reports. Injuries and damage reported in Dubai (including a luxury hotel fire on Palm Jumeirah), limited damage to Kuwait International Airport (several minor injuries to staff), and explosions near residential/commercial areas in Manama.
  • Most missiles and drones were intercepted by local air defenses in Gulf countries and Jordan, though debris caused material damage and temporary airport closures.
President Donald Trump's Statement
  • Trump declared the launch of "major combat operations" in Iran, warning of potential American casualties.
  • He pledged continued "heavy and precise bombing" throughout the week or "as long as necessary," urging Iran's Revolutionary Guard and military to "lay down their arms and receive full amnesty," warning of "certain death" otherwise.
  • Regarding Khamenei's death, Trump described it as a "historic opportunity" for regime change, emphasizing that Iran "will never have a nuclear weapon."
Initial Repercussions
  • Airspace closures across multiple countries, sharp rise in oil prices, and emergency status in Israel and Gulf states.
  • Strong condemnations from Gulf countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain) of Iran's retaliatory strikes as "treacherous aggression" and "blatant violation of sovereignty," with full solidarity and readiness to defend territories.
  • The situation remains rapidly evolving, with fears of broader regional escalation.
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