US and Israeli strikes against Iran - 28 February 2026, Media, Maps & Timelines *NO DISCUSSION*

[imstilla.grandma]

A "multitude" of intelligence reports provide "consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger" of collapse and "retains control of the Iranian public," ‌said one of the sources, all of whom were granted anonymity to discuss U.S. intelligence findings.

With political pressure building over soaring oil costs, President Donald Trumphas suggested he will end the biggest U.S. military operation since 2003 "soon." But finding an acceptable end to the war could be difficult if Iran's hardline leaders remain firmly entrenched.

Exclusive: US intelligence says Iran government is not at risk of collapse, say sources

U.S. intelligence indicates that Iran's leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse any time soon after nearly two weeks of relentless U.S. and Israeli bombardment, according to three sources familiar with the matter.

www.reuters.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Iranian drones struck oil storage facilities at the Port of Salalah in Oman on Wednesday, marking the latest attack on Gulf energy infrastructure as the regional war expands into a full-scale confrontation over global oil supply.

Fuel storage tanks at the port were hit in the strike, according to maritime security firm Ambrey and Omani state media, though no merchant vessels in the area were damaged

Iranian Drone Strike Hits Oman’s Largest Oil Storage Facility | OilPrice.com

Iranian drones struck oil storage facilities at the Port of Salalah in Oman on Wednesday, marking the latest attack on Gulf energy infrastructure as the regional war expands into a full-scale confrontation over global oil supply.

oilprice.com

The FBI warned police departments in California in recent days that Iran could retaliate for American attacks by launching drones at the West Coast, according to an alert reviewed by ABC News.

“We recently acquired information that as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United State Homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California, in the event that the US conducted strikes against Iran,” according to the alert distributed at the end of February. “We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack”

FBI warns Iran aspired to attack California with drones in retaliation for war: Alert

The warning came in a bulletin that was reviewed by ABC News.

abcnews.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/2031812208938590717

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Pentagon officials told a group of senators in a closed-door briefing on Tuesday that the war in Iran cost at least $11.3 billion in its first six days, three people familiar with the briefing told ABC News.

Trump calls Strait of Hormuz 'something that we don't need'

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israel strikes.

abcnews.com

An ongoing military investigation has determined that the United States is responsible for a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the preliminary findings.

The Feb. 28 strike on the Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school building was the result of a targeting mistake by the U.S. military, which was conducting strikes on an adjacent Iranian base of which the school building was formerly a part, the preliminary investigation found. Officers at U.S. Central Command created the target coordinates for the strike using outdated data provided by the Defense Intelligence Agency, people briefed on the investigation said.

Officials emphasized that the findings are preliminary and that there are important unanswered questions about why the outdated information had not been double checked.

Striking a school full of children is sure to be recorded as one of the most devastating single military errors in recent decades. Iranian officials have said the death toll was at least 175 people, most of them children.
While the overall finding was largely expected — the United States is the only country involved in the conflict that uses Tomahawk missiles — it has already cast a shadow on the U.S. military operation in Iran.

President Trump’s attempts to sidestep the blame for the strike have also already complicated the inquiry, leaving officials who have reviewed the findings showing U.S. culpability expressing unease. The people interviewed for this story spoke on the condition of anonymity, citing the sensitive nature of the ongoing investigation and Mr. Trump’s assertion at one point that Iran, not the United States, was responsible.

U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says

Outdated targeting data may have resulted in a mistaken missile strike, according to the ongoing military investigation, which undercuts President Trump’s assertion that Iran could be to blame.

www.nytimes.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[SouthAussie]

"Officials in New Zealand say they are considering using decades-old laws restricting vehicle use if fuel supplies dwindle due to the war in the Middle East.

Under those laws, car owners had to nominate one day per week when they would not use their vehicle and faced hefty fines if caught driving. They also allowed the government to authorise the sale of coupons to restrict fuel use, and restrict the amount that could be sold, Agence France-Presse is reporting."

Middle East crisis live: Iran steps up campaign to disrupt energy markets as oil price spikes above $100 a barrel

Iran has set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it increased attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East

www.theguardian.com

 

[SouthAussie]

• Iraq has shut down oil port operations after deadly attacks on two foreign oil tankers as Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE and Saudi Arabia intercept more Iranian missiles and drones.
• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian outlines three conditions to end the war: recognition of Tehran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations and firm international guarantees against future aggression.

Iran war updates: US bases will be attacked unless closed, says Khamenei

These were the updates on the US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Iranian strikes on Gulf countries for Thursday, March 12.

www.aljazeera.com

 

[Dotta]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2032044986443727262

https://twitter.com/x/status/2032071332943352031

 

[Yellowbelly]

Seems that somebody has been learning the lessons from Ukraine's successful asymetric naval warfare in the Black Sea.

US- and Greek-owned tankers ablaze after Iran claims ‘underwater drone’ strike in Iraqi waters

Iran strikes tankers in Iraqi waters and Maersk-operated boxship off key UAE port, dragging more Middle East Gulf states into the conflict

www.lloydslist.com

 

[CrimeDawg123]

U.S. Plan to Unblock Strait of Hormuz Collides With Realities of Global Insurance

This U.S.-centric insurance idea runs counter to the realities of an international market, according to industry executives

WSJ gift link

https://www.wsj.com/finance/u-s-plan-to-unblock-strait-of-hormuz-collides-with-realities-of-global-insurance-feec54c6?st=qv7yiK&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

 

[imstilla.grandma]

In a defiant first message to Iranians as the country's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei promised revenge for Iran's "martyrs," including the many children killed in an apparent U.S. strike on a school, and said the critical Strait of Hormuz would remain closed, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran reached its 13th day.

"We will not overlook the vengeance for the blood of your martyrs," his address to the Iranian people said.

Khamenei's message, read aloud by an announcer on state TV, came as oil prices again topped $100 a barrel and two tankers burned in Iraqi waters after an overnight attack. Iraqi authorities said they were hit by explosive-laden Iranian boats, killing at least one crew member.

US military aircraft crashes in Iraq as gas prices rise from Iran war

Oil prices again topped $100 a barrel and two tankers burned in Iraqi waters after an overnight attack.

www.usatoday.com

Iran is trying to inflict enough global economic pain to pressure the United States and Israel to halt their bombardment, which started the war on Feb. 28. Iran's president said its attacks would continue until Iran gets security guarantees against another assault, indicating that even a ceasefire or U.S. declaration of victory might not halt the conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump has meanwhile promised to "finish the job," even though he claimed Iran is "virtually destroyed."

Iran's supreme leader says closure of Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Thursday that the leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used and that Iran’s attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue.

www.pbs.org

 

[CrimeDawg123]

The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/116216801278101254

 

[otto]

More false information from the US:

"US Secretary of Energy Wright speculates that the US Navy will begin escorting tankers by the end of March.

Earlier this week, Iranian Foreign Minister Ghalibaf mockingly responded to Wright's announcement on X that the Americans had already successfully escorted a tanker through the Strait. "Did a tanker escorted by the Americans pass through the Strait of Hormuz?" the Iranian minister asked. "Maybe on the PlayStation."

The American's statement later turned out to be false. He deleted the post and blamed an employee."

Iran krijgt steeds meer grip op Straat van Hormuz, levensader van de wereldeconomie

Terwijl de VS en Israël doorgaan met de luchtoorlog tegen Iran, maakt Teheran gebruik van de strategische ligging van de Straat van Hormuz, die cruciaal is voor de wereldwijde oliehandel.

nos.nl

 

[otto]

"The war in the Middle East is earning Russia an extra $150 million a day from oil sales, according to a calculation by the Financial Times . The newspaper reports that demand for Russian oil from China and India has increased significantly now that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz."

Nog enkele honderden Nederlanders willen repatriëring • Nieuwe reeks aanvallen op Beiroet

Lees hier het laatste nieuws over de aanvallen over en weer in het Midden-Oosten.

nos.nl

 

[otto]

Iran is tightening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, the lifeblood of the global economy.

"Despite the American and Israeli air war against Iran, Tehran maintains a stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz. A large portion of the world's oil supply must pass through the narrow strait.
...

"That surprises me," says Michiel Hijmans, retired Commander of the Royal Netherlands Navy, now working at the Clingendael think tank. "The Iranian navy has been severely attacked. But they are still capable of attacking tankers and setting them on fire."

Iran krijgt steeds meer grip op Straat van Hormuz, levensader van de wereldeconomie

Terwijl de VS en Israël doorgaan met de luchtoorlog tegen Iran, maakt Teheran gebruik van de strategische ligging van de Straat van Hormuz, die cruciaal is voor de wereldwijde oliehandel.

nos.nl

 

[otto]

More "short-term" pain

"U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to downplay the effect of the Iran war on the domestic economy even as American drivers are already feeling the impact on their wallets every time they fill up their cars and trucks.

During a news conference in Florida Monday evening, Trump implicitly acknowledged the spiking prices of crude oil on world markets and the rising cost of gas at pumps in the U.S. by dismissing them as a short-term spin-off of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against the Iranian regime."

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/trump-iran-war-economy-9.7121666

 

[otto]

Lebanon in humanitarian crisis.

"This afternoon, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Secretary of State Randeep Sarai announced $37.7 million in funding for critical assistance in Lebanon.

The funds will go towards several urgent needs for Lebanese civilians, including shelter, food and access to clean water.

"Canada stands with the people in Lebanon who are bearing the brunt of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah," Anand said, adding it has "placed enormous strain on the Lebanese people, who have unwillingly been drawn into this conflict."

The announcement comes as the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon worsens amid fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah. As we reported earlier, 800,000 Lebanese people have been displaced and nearly 700 have been killed by Israeli strikes, according to Reuters."

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/livestory/iran-israel-us-war-day-13-9.7119190

 

[Rikissa]

Article from 11 March 2026:

Iran cannot participate in this summer's FIFA World Cup tournament, which is being co-hosted by the United States, the Iranian sports minister said Wednesday.

Given that this corrupt government has assassinated our leader and created extreme insecurity, we cannot participate in the World Cup," said Ahmad Donyamali in remarks broadcast on Iranian state television. "The players have no safety, and the conditions for participation simply don't exist."

https://www.npr.org/2026/03/11/nx-s1-5744855/fifa-world-cup-iran-team

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Hackers supporting Iran claimed responsibility for a significant cyberattack Wednesday against U.S. medical device company Stryker. Since the war began Feb. 28, they also have tried to penetrate cameras in Middle Eastern countries to improve Iran's missile targeting. They have targeted data centers in the region, as well as industrial facilities in Israel, a school in Saudi Arabia and an airport in Kuwait.

Iran has invested heavily in its offensive cyber capabilities while cultivating ties to hacking groups. In recent years, groups working for Tehran have infiltrated the email system of President Donald Trump's campaign, targeted U.S. water plants and tried to breach the networks used by the military and defense contractors.
The goal is to wear down the American war effort, drive up the costs of energy, strain cyber resources and cause as much pain as possible for American companies that depend on the defense industry.

"Something is going to happen because the gloves are off," said Kevin Mandia, founder of the cybersecurity companies Mandiant and Armadin.

Pro-Iranian, pro-Palestinian hackers claimed credit for disrupting systems at Stryker, a Michigan-based medical technology company. A group known as Handala said the attack was in retaliation for suspected U.S. strikes that killed Iranian schoolchildren.

Like other ideologically motivated hackers, profit is not Handala's goal, according to Ismael Valenzuela, vice president of threat intelligence at the cybersecurity company Arctic Wolf.

"What distinguishes this group is its clear focus on data destruction rather than financial extortion," he said in an email.

Polish authorities are investigating a recent cyberattack — on a nuclear research facility — that may have ties to Iran, though they acknowledge that another group could be behind the attack and using the Iran war to mask its identity.

Iran-linked hackers take aim at U.S. and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war

Hackers supporting Iran claimed responsibility for a significant cyberattack Wednesday against U.S. medical device company Stryker.

www.pbs.org

 

[imstilla.grandma]

2026

The US KC-135 refuelling aircraft has gone missing over Iraq

A major search and rescue mission has been launched by US Central Command after a military aircraft has gone missing following an incident between two planes.

The incident, which occurred sometime today (March 12), happened in friendly airspace, according to US officials.

Rescue efforts are currently ongoing but there has been no details on how many people were on board the aircraft. The second aircraft involved landed safety, but its location was not revealed by US Central Command.

Details of how the incident occurred have also not been shared but it is believed the tanker aircraft could have been refuelling the other plane at the time. However, this is currently unconfirmed

US aircraft 'goes down' over Iraq after major incident involving two planes

US Central Command have confirmed a U.S. KC-135 refuelling aircraft has gone down over Iraq following an incident involving two aircrafts - it was over friendly airspace

www.dailystar.co.uk

 

[imstilla.grandma]

PESHAWAR: Leading Shia religious scholars on Thursday linked the attacks on Iran to the Epstein scandal and alleged that US and Israeli leaders acted to divert global attention.

Speaking at a press conference at the Peshawar Press Club, Imamia Ulema Council General Secretary Muhammad Taqi Zaidi said that American and Israeli leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attacked Iran to protect themselves from the scandal, putting the entire Muslim Ummah to the test

Ulema link attacks on Iran to Epstein scandal

PESHAWAR: Leading Shia religious scholars on Thursday linked the attacks on Iran to the Epstein scandal and alleged that US and Israeli leaders acted to divert global attention.Speaking at a press...

www.thenews.pk