The situation in the Middle East has become even more acute, dangerous, and uncertain. On February 28, reports emerged that Iran launched dozens of missiles towards Israel in response to joint strikes by the US and Israel targeting Iranian territory. The Israel Defense Forces - SAHAL - also reported a missile launch from Iranian territory towards Israel. At the same time, it was reported that Israel's air defense systems were launched, and emergency measures were taken to eliminate the threat. Reuters and other international sources also confirm that Iran launched a missile into Israel.
Following this news, an air raid alert was issued across Israel, and residents were advised to stay in shelters. It was reported that sirens rang in various parts of the country, and air defense systems were actively operating in the sky. This meant the beginning of not just a simple political conflict, but a direct military counter-revolutionary phase.
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In turn, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps described these strikes as a response to attacks against Iran. The Iranian side cited this as the "first wave" and indicated that, if necessary, retaliatory measures could continue. Al Jazeera's live broadcast also reported that Iran launched a large-scale counterattack using missiles and drones.
The situation wasn't limited to Israel alone. According to some reports, Iran's strikes have also targeted US military facilities near Qatar, Bahrain, the UAE, and other Gulf states. In particular, Reuters, The Guardian, and other sources report that air defense systems were activated around the Al-Udeid airbase in Qatar, explosions were heard in Bahrain, and loud sounds were also recorded in Abu Dhabi. This indicates that the conflict now directly affects the security of not only the two countries, but the entire region.
Initial reports from Bahrain mentioned that service points related to the US Fifth Fleet in Manama were under missile threat. At the same time, videos depicting possible blows also began to circulate online. Such personnel are not always a fully verified source, but they once again demonstrate how the atmosphere of anxiety in the region has intensified.
The statements made by Iran sounded even harsher. Some Iranian officials said that the "all objects and interests" of the US and Israel in the Middle East have become legitimate targets for Iran. They emphasize that this is no longer a short and limited response, but rather a complex counteraction that is not tied to time and can gradually intensify. Such statements further increase the danger in the region, as they increase the likelihood of continued military operations.
Previously, the joint strikes of the US and Israel on Iranian territory were widely covered by international sources. According to Reuters, the operation was carried out to exert pressure on Iran's military and political leadership, missile capabilities, and infrastructure related to the nuclear program. The Israeli Defense Minister described this as a "preventive blow," while US President Donald Trump said that "large-scale combat operations" had begun.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also addressed the nation, portraying the joint operation as an effort aimed at eliminating the threat emanating from Iran. A number of reliable sources report that the US Department of Defense used the name "Epic Fury" for its operations. At the same time, there is information that the Israeli side called its operation a separate name.
Another important background mentioned in the text is a similar sharp confrontation in 2025. International sources remind that a serious military escalation between Israel and Iran was also observed in 2025, which turned into a 12-day war. Therefore, today's events are not a one-day clash, but a new, more dangerous continuation of the confrontation that has accumulated in recent years.
Trump's address to the Iranian people, statements pointing to regime change, and talks about ending the war in a short time also caused a great stir in the information space. However, all claims about such plans and deadlines are currently being made in a rapidly changing environment, so each of them requires careful consideration. For now, the clearest picture is that the Middle East is once again under a huge military test, and the direction of this conflict in the coming hours will remain in the center of attention of the entire world.
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