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Iran ; explosions across Tehran following Israeli and US strikes, 28 February 2026
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Ahead of the February 28 strikes, Turkey joined several Arab states in offering to mediate a “diplomatic solution” between Washington and Tehran. The proposed framework would have capped uranium enrichment, limited ballistic missile development, and paused weapons transfers to proxy groups. Notably, it would not have dismantled Iran’s nuclear infrastructure nor addressed the regime’s domestic repression. Instead, it would have preserved regime stability — enabling Tehran to weather external pressure and potentially outlast the Trump administration.
As strikes hit Tehran on Saturday morning, millions of Iranians got a strange push notification on their phones. The BadeSaba Calendar prayer app, which has more than 5 million downloads, had been compromised, and the app issued alerts saying, “Help has arrived!” and called for a “People’s Army” to defend their “Iranian brothers,” according to an assessment from cyber intel firm Flashpoint. On Sunday, the app sent with surrender instructions for rank-and-file members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard and safe locations for protesters to gather.
Then regime loyalists quickly struck back.
According to Flashpoint, what followed on Sunday was the “most aggressive” use so far of what’s known as Iran’s “Great Epic” cyber campaign, which is a loosely coordinated group of cyber operatives under a channel called the “Cyber Islamic Resistance.” Under the group’s umbrella, various cyber attackers have shut down gas stations in Jordan, and led attacks against U.S. and Israeli military providers to destroy data as well as conduct psychological operations mimicking the BadeSaba hack.
The next 48 hours are likely to be a period of “extreme volatility” where hacktivists and proxies “take the lead in escalation to fill the vacuum left by Tehran’s central command,” Flashpoint noted in an update. These actors are allegedly using Telegram and Reddit as a coordination hub, posting screenshots of alleged attacks as proof, although it takes weeks and sometimes months to verify accuracy, said Kathryn Raines, a former NSA expert who is now a threat intel team lead at Flashpoint.
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Turkey’s Refusal To Support U.S. Action
Ankara has made clear it will not assist U.S. efforts to dismantle the Islamic Republic. Turkey has reportedly denied U.S. forces access to its air, land, and maritime space for operations against Iran and declined broader logistical cooperation. This posture is in profound tension with Turkey’s status as a NATO member and a purported U.S. strategic ally.As strikes hit Tehran on Saturday morning, millions of Iranians got a strange push notification on their phones. The BadeSaba Calendar prayer app, which has more than 5 million downloads, had been compromised, and the app issued alerts saying, “Help has arrived!” and called for a “People’s Army” to defend their “Iranian brothers,” according to an assessment from cyber intel firm Flashpoint. On Sunday, the app sent with surrender instructions for rank-and-file members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard and safe locations for protesters to gather.
Then regime loyalists quickly struck back.
According to Flashpoint, what followed on Sunday was the “most aggressive” use so far of what’s known as Iran’s “Great Epic” cyber campaign, which is a loosely coordinated group of cyber operatives under a channel called the “Cyber Islamic Resistance.” Under the group’s umbrella, various cyber attackers have shut down gas stations in Jordan, and led attacks against U.S. and Israeli military providers to destroy data as well as conduct psychological operations mimicking the BadeSaba hack.
The next 48 hours are likely to be a period of “extreme volatility” where hacktivists and proxies “take the lead in escalation to fill the vacuum left by Tehran’s central command,” Flashpoint noted in an update. These actors are allegedly using Telegram and Reddit as a coordination hub, posting screenshots of alleged attacks as proof, although it takes weeks and sometimes months to verify accuracy, said Kathryn Raines, a former NSA expert who is now a threat intel team lead at Flashpoint.
Cyber retaliation from Iran is a problem for U.S. companies — 'It's in the hands of a 19-year-old hacker in a Telegram room,' ex-NSA operative says | Fortune
The bigger threat to U.S. companies may not be a data breach, but a coordinated campaign designed to make your employees stop trusting everything they see and hear.
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This is what I keep coming back to - Trumps statements about this whole thing. He’s calling it a war, he’s saying our troops may die and basically justifying it as just a part of war, he’s saying there is an imminent threat to the US. So if they are planning on this being 4 weeks of drone bombing and targeted attacks, what is magically going to happen after those 4 weeks? We completely clear out the current regime and then what? I haven’t seen any articles or comments here about the end goal of this whole thing. Yes, we took out their current leader and some of the regime but that’s not liberating anyone without any sort of new government in place that won’t be similar to the old one. Nothing we have done so far has liberated anyone and I fail to see how anyone will be liberated after Trumps magical 4 week “non-war” war.
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I heard noise and looked out of my window today and saw a park filled with flags from Iran, Israel and America. All dancing and rejoicing in the death of a man that oppressed its people, called for the rape of female prisoners before their execution so they will not go to heaven. They were all celebrating the hope, optimism and freedom for the Iranian people. I went down and joined them.
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I don't think there is a plan. Just a hope that a majority of the people will rise up. But the photos that I have seen show many thousands of Iranians mourning the loss of Khamenei.
"The United States has yet to spell out a “day-after” strategy for Iran following joint US-Israeli strikes that killed much of the country’s leadership, lawmakers from both major political parties say.
The strategy Trump has publicly outlined so far hinges largely on the hope that the Iranian people will rise up and determine their own future after decades of repression."
Trump says Iran attacks to continue until ‘all objectives’ achieved
Iran declares 40 days of mourning and launches attacks after supreme leader's killing; Israel strikes Tehran.
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I hope targets like this being included will help chances of the Iranian people being able to overthrow the government.Israel says it targeted 'dozens' of IRGC command centers in Tehran
The Israeli military said it targeted "dozens" of command centers in Tehran belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps today.
Explosions were heard earlier from central Tehran near the location of the intelligence ministry.
The targeted locations include intelligence headquarters, command centers and internal security headquarters, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Israel says it targeted 'dozens' of IRGC command centers in Tehran
The Israeli military said it targeted "dozens" of command centers in Tehran belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps today.www.nbcnews.com
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Cleanup still not completed, but we are reopening the discussion for now. Any more issues in this discussion and we will close it down and open a Media only *NO DISCUSSION* thread.
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Helena Smith
Defence and intelligence experts are describing the strike on a UK airbase in Cyprus as a “possible Iranian one-way drone attack against RAF Akrotiri”.
The base is located over 600 miles (965km) from Iran.
Alerts, thought to have been put out by the UK’s Ministry of Defence, were sent to military personnel and their families by email and text message.
5m ago
Helena Smith
Authorities in Cyprus have confirmed the drone strike. The sovereign base areas and surrounding areas will remain in a state of high alert amid fears of possible further strikes.
All roads to the military facilities have been cordoned off, the Guardian has learned.
SMS messaging sent to base personnel included this:
15m ago
Further to the report that the UK’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus has been hit by a drone, we’ve have word that this SMS message was sent to base personnel before the strike:
40m ago
The UK’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus has been hit by a drone, according to a report in the Cyprus Mail.
Personnel on the bases were informed that a “small drone” had impacted the airfield and that the bases’ authorities were responding, the report said.
There were no casualties as a result but “minor damage” was caused.
The bases’ authorities instructed personnel to remain in place and await further instruction, warning there may be additional impact, the report said.
The explosion and siren sounds were heard in nearby Limassol.
The British bases had earlier declared a “security threat” shortly before midnight.
The report could not be independently verified.
www.theguardian.com
Helena Smith
Defence and intelligence experts are describing the strike on a UK airbase in Cyprus as a “possible Iranian one-way drone attack against RAF Akrotiri”.
The base is located over 600 miles (965km) from Iran.
Alerts, thought to have been put out by the UK’s Ministry of Defence, were sent to military personnel and their families by email and text message.
5m ago
Helena Smith
Authorities in Cyprus have confirmed the drone strike. The sovereign base areas and surrounding areas will remain in a state of high alert amid fears of possible further strikes.
All roads to the military facilities have been cordoned off, the Guardian has learned.
SMS messaging sent to base personnel included this:
15m ago
Further to the report that the UK’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus has been hit by a drone, we’ve have word that this SMS message was sent to base personnel before the strike:
40m ago
The UK’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus has been hit by a drone, according to a report in the Cyprus Mail.
Personnel on the bases were informed that a “small drone” had impacted the airfield and that the bases’ authorities were responding, the report said.
There were no casualties as a result but “minor damage” was caused.
The bases’ authorities instructed personnel to remain in place and await further instruction, warning there may be additional impact, the report said.
The explosion and siren sounds were heard in nearby Limassol.
The British bases had earlier declared a “security threat” shortly before midnight.
The report could not be independently verified.
US-Israel war on Iran live: conflict spreads as IDF strikes Hezbollah in Beirut after Iran-backed group launches attack on Israel
Iran-backed Hezbollah says it launched rockets and drones at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
UK Cyprus base hit by drone
UK Cyprus base hit by drone
The United Kingdom’s Akrotiri air force base in Cyprus has been hit by a drone, the Cyprus Mail learned in the early hours of Monday morning. Personnel on the bases were informed that a “small drone” had “impacted the airfield” and that the bases’ authorities were responding. It was also…
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I'm still pondering the 'imminent threat' aspect of the attack. Could someone help me out here?
P.S. Thank you @Sillybilly for doing what you do! Being a mod is a thankless job.
P.S. Thank you @Sillybilly for doing what you do! Being a mod is a thankless job.
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Smoke rises over Konarak naval base in southern Iran on Sunday. The base was one of hundreds of targets of U.S. and Israeli forces throughout the country
An image by the company Airbus taken on Saturday shows the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Iran's Leadership House in central Tehran
Hardened aircraft shelters at Konarak airbase were struck with precision munitions
For policymakers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), transparency, policy clarity, and credible communication will therefore be critical litmus tests for markets as they reopen following the recent escalation involving US and Israeli military action against Iran and Iran’s subsequent response affecting GCC nations. To keep the unknowns in the realm of the known, markets, for example, would welcome detailed updates on hydrocarbon production, capacity, constraints, and operational continuity. Equally important is the normal functioning of domestic capital markets and visible stability across the financial sector.
Market reaction will likely begin with Asia’s opening sessions on Monday morning. One early indicator will be the behavior of the US dollar. Despite the dollar’s traditional safe-haven status, recent months have seen episodes of capital rotation away from it. Given current uncertainty surrounding Iran’s internal stability, global demand for dollars may not spike as sharply as in past crises. Gold and, in some cases, currencies such as the Swiss franc or Australian dollar may instead benefit as investors seek perceived stores of value amid geopolitical instability.
The risk of unknown unknowns for global markets amid war ...Atlantic Councilhttps://www.atlanticcouncil.org › blogs › menasource › t...
An image by the company Airbus taken on Saturday shows the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Iran's Leadership House in central Tehran
Hardened aircraft shelters at Konarak airbase were struck with precision munitions
For policymakers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), transparency, policy clarity, and credible communication will therefore be critical litmus tests for markets as they reopen following the recent escalation involving US and Israeli military action against Iran and Iran’s subsequent response affecting GCC nations. To keep the unknowns in the realm of the known, markets, for example, would welcome detailed updates on hydrocarbon production, capacity, constraints, and operational continuity. Equally important is the normal functioning of domestic capital markets and visible stability across the financial sector.
Market reaction will likely begin with Asia’s opening sessions on Monday morning. One early indicator will be the behavior of the US dollar. Despite the dollar’s traditional safe-haven status, recent months have seen episodes of capital rotation away from it. Given current uncertainty surrounding Iran’s internal stability, global demand for dollars may not spike as sharply as in past crises. Gold and, in some cases, currencies such as the Swiss franc or Australian dollar may instead benefit as investors seek perceived stores of value amid geopolitical instability.
The risk of unknown unknowns for global markets amid war ...Atlantic Councilhttps://www.atlanticcouncil.org › blogs › menasource › t...
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U.S. and Israeli strikes - and Iranian retaliation - rippled through global markets, hitting sectors from shipping to air travel to oil. Analysts warned of rising energy costs and disruption to business in the Gulf, a strategic waterway and global trade hub.
www.reuters.com
FBI director Kash Patel instructed federal counterterrorism and intelligence to "mobilize all assisting security assets needed" after placing them on high alert Saturday, per a post to X, while law enforcement in D.C., New York City and Los Angeles are among those to take additional steps.
Reza Pahlavi: It is definitely a sort of earth-shattering event in the sense of when people identify the entire monstrosity of the regime that is depicted ultimately by the chief monster of these monsters, when he's gone, one-- the minute such a personality disappears, it's like elation. It was like, "Oh, my God, it has finally occurred. Maybe this is it. This is our chance now."
Scott Pelley: You call him a monster. What do you mean?
Reza Pahlavi: Well, I mean, ever since this regime has taken over, how many Iranians' lives have been lost? I don't think you can have an example of such level of atrocity ever in the history of Iran or at this contemporary Iran that has occurred under this regime. And this is all because of Ali Khamenei's insistence and persistence to keep himself and his Mafia regime in power at the expense of the Iranian people, I don't know how else can you depict it other than being true monsters in the real sense of the word.
www.cbsnews.com
US-Israeli strikes kill Khamenei and Iranian retaliation shakes gulf - As it happened
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have urged Iranians to topple their leaders while insiders in Iran launched counter-strikes against Israel and its Gulf neighbors.
FBI director Kash Patel instructed federal counterterrorism and intelligence to "mobilize all assisting security assets needed" after placing them on high alert Saturday, per a post to X, while law enforcement in D.C., New York City and Los Angeles are among those to take additional steps.
Reza Pahlavi: It is definitely a sort of earth-shattering event in the sense of when people identify the entire monstrosity of the regime that is depicted ultimately by the chief monster of these monsters, when he's gone, one-- the minute such a personality disappears, it's like elation. It was like, "Oh, my God, it has finally occurred. Maybe this is it. This is our chance now."
Scott Pelley: You call him a monster. What do you mean?
Reza Pahlavi: Well, I mean, ever since this regime has taken over, how many Iranians' lives have been lost? I don't think you can have an example of such level of atrocity ever in the history of Iran or at this contemporary Iran that has occurred under this regime. And this is all because of Ali Khamenei's insistence and persistence to keep himself and his Mafia regime in power at the expense of the Iranian people, I don't know how else can you depict it other than being true monsters in the real sense of the word.
Iran's Prince Reza Pahlavi says "this is our chance" after Khamenei's death
Prince Reza Pahlavi, a leader of the opposition to the Islamic Republic, discusses whether regime change is coming, who leads a transition, and nuclear weapons.
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Scores of Iranian-Americans cheered the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in New York City Sunday after the despot and a cadre of his goons were were killed in a US-Israeli strike in Tehran — with similar celebrations erupting in other cities across the globe. About 500 people flocked to Midtown in the afternoon chanting “USA! USA! USA!” and “TRUMP, TRUMP! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!” — and also carrying banners reading “Make Iran Great Again.” The group was headed toward Times Square while waving the Iranian Lion and Sun flag, which was banned after the 1979 Islamic Revolution sent the Middle Eastern nation into an era of violent oppression.
nypost.com
Hundreds of Iranian-Americans fill NYC streets to celebrate death of Ayatollah Khamenei: ‘Make Iran Great Again’
Scores of Iranian-Americans cheered the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in New York City Sunday after the despot and a cadre of his goons were were killed in a US-Israeli strike in Tehran — w…
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US allies in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
Frank GardnerSecurity correspondent
In the clear blue skies above Abu Dhabi, white contrails streak high above the sand-coloured villas and well-watered gardens.
These are no incoming Dreamliners or Airbuses bringing in the next manifest of tourists and guest workers. They are incoming ballistic missiles, launched by the Emirates' giant neighbour just across the Gulf: Iran.
As of Sunday afternoon, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) defence ministry said it had so far "dealt with" 165 incoming ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 541 Iranian drones.
These are not familiar scenes in this region, but since this conflict began on Saturday morning, Iran appears to have expanded its target set from just hitting military targets.
Read more here.
Trump ignores questions on Iran as he returns to White House
Donald Trump has ignored questions on Iran shouted by reporters as he arrived back at the White House.The US president, who had been at his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago, instead commented on two new statues in the Rose Garden.
Trump says ‘there will likely be more’ US deaths as Iran strikes to continue until ‘all’ goals achieved
Three American service members have been killed and casualties are reported in the UAE, Israel and Kuwait as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes.
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Smoke rises over Konarak naval base in southern Iran on Sunday. The base was one of hundreds of targets of U.S. and Israeli forces throughout the country
An image by the company Airbus taken on Saturday shows the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Iran's Leadership House in central Tehran
Hardened aircraft shelters at Konarak airbase were struck with precision munitions
For policymakers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), transparency, policy clarity, and credible communication will therefore be critical litmus tests for markets as they reopen following the recent escalation involving US and Israeli military action against Iran and Iran’s subsequent response affecting GCC nations. To keep the unknowns in the realm of the known, markets, for example, would welcome detailed updates on hydrocarbon production, capacity, constraints, and operational continuity. Equally important is the normal functioning of domestic capital markets and visible stability across the financial sector.
Market reaction will likely begin with Asia’s opening sessions on Monday morning. One early indicator will be the behavior of the US dollar. Despite the dollar’s traditional safe-haven status, recent months have seen episodes of capital rotation away from it. Given current uncertainty surrounding Iran’s internal stability, global demand for dollars may not spike as sharply as in past crises. Gold and, in some cases, currencies such as the Swiss franc or Australian dollar may instead benefit as investors seek perceived stores of value amid geopolitical instability.
The risk of unknown unknowns for global markets amid war ...Atlantic Councilhttps://www.atlanticcouncil.org › blogs › menasource › t...
Pulled out for focus.... "One early indicator will be the behavior of the US dollar. Despite the dollar’s traditional safe-haven status, recent months have seen episodes of capital rotation away from it.
Yup. Investors don't trust the US enough anymore for the USD to be a safe haven. (My career was in institutional investing and I can guarantee that investors are disconcerted by the unpredictable actions by the US government. First the tariffs, which are bad for the global economy, and now the 'attack any country we don't like' strategy is unsettling.)
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Explosions have reportedly been heard in the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut – a Hezbollah stronghold – after the Israeli military said it had started striking the Iran-backed militant group.
The strikes came after Hezbollah claimed responsibility launching projectiles at Israel from Lebanon on Monday.
As mentioned, Hezbollah said on Sunday it had a “duty” to support Iran after the US-Israeli strikes. But the group has not confirmed action since the strikes began on Saturday.
www.theguardian.com
The Israeli military has just announced it has begun striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
The action is "in response to Hezbollah's projectile fire" towards Israel, a statement says.
Witnesses have reported strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs, according to the Reuters news agency.
www.bbc.co.uk
Explosions have reportedly been heard in the southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut – a Hezbollah stronghold – after the Israeli military said it had started striking the Iran-backed militant group.
The strikes came after Hezbollah claimed responsibility launching projectiles at Israel from Lebanon on Monday.
As mentioned, Hezbollah said on Sunday it had a “duty” to support Iran after the US-Israeli strikes. But the group has not confirmed action since the strikes began on Saturday.
US-Israel war on Iran live: conflict spreads as IDF strikes Hezbollah in Beirut after Iran-backed group launches attack on Israel
Iran-backed Hezbollah says it launched rockets and drones at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Israel striking targets in Lebanon, military says
The Israeli military has just announced it has begun striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
The action is "in response to Hezbollah's projectile fire" towards Israel, a statement says.
Witnesses have reported strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs, according to the Reuters news agency.
Trump says ‘there will likely be more’ US deaths as Iran strikes to continue until ‘all’ goals achieved
Three American service members have been killed and casualties are reported in the UAE, Israel and Kuwait as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes.
www.bbc.co.uk
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Apologies for OT post
My parents met whilst working in Iran. Mother with the Dutch Embassy and father with Shell Agrochemicals. This was during the time of the Shah and everything was very luxurious, especially for the higher classes and foreigners.
Iran is a very beautiful country, Isfahan in particular is an incredibly romantic city.
They recall very good food and exceptionally friendly people.
They married in Tehran in 1965.
Although they left soon afterwards to other hotspots, my father continued to get contracts under the Khomeni rule for many years. Many things changed, particularly freedom for women in terms of dress and where they could go. There were food shortages. Arrests and jailing for petty offences, etc.
Although recognising the regime must change, my mother is filled with anguish and praying for minimal destruction. She last went back to visit in 2000. That was maybe the last time it was safe for tourism
My parents met whilst working in Iran. Mother with the Dutch Embassy and father with Shell Agrochemicals. This was during the time of the Shah and everything was very luxurious, especially for the higher classes and foreigners.
Iran is a very beautiful country, Isfahan in particular is an incredibly romantic city.
They recall very good food and exceptionally friendly people.
They married in Tehran in 1965.
Although they left soon afterwards to other hotspots, my father continued to get contracts under the Khomeni rule for many years. Many things changed, particularly freedom for women in terms of dress and where they could go. There were food shortages. Arrests and jailing for petty offences, etc.
Although recognising the regime must change, my mother is filled with anguish and praying for minimal destruction. She last went back to visit in 2000. That was maybe the last time it was safe for tourism
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