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

[Vern]

US Department of War Tweet:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2029193757162139762

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Wednesday that it killed an Iranian official who headed a unit behind an alleged assassination plot against President Donald Trump but that the target was not the initial focus of the war.

US military kills Iranian official in alleged Trump assassination plot

The U.S. military killed an Iranian official who led a unit behind an alleged plot to assassinate President Donald Trump.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Sundog]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2029183967300133137

 

[Sundog]

JINSA issued the following letter, signed by 74 retired U.S. generals and admirals, in support of Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion against the Iranian regime

Open Letter from 74 Retired U.S. Military Leaders in Support of Joint U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran - JINSA

JINSA issued the following letter, signed by 74 retired U.S. generals and admirals, in support of Operations Epic Fury and Roaring Lion against the Iranian regime:As retired senior American military leaders, we support the joint U.S.-Israeli military action to degrade and weaken the Iranian...

jinsa.org

 

[CrimeDawg123]

WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) - The Trump administration plans to meet with executives from the biggest U.S. defense contractors at the White House on Friday to discuss ‌accelerating weapons production, as the Pentagon works to replenish supplies after strikes on Iran and several other recent military efforts, five people familiar with the plan told Reuters.

Companies including Lockheed Martin (LMT.N), opens new tab and Raytheon parent RTX (RTX.N), opens new tab, along with other key suppliers, have been invited to attend the meeting, the people said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the discussions are private.

Exclusive: Defense executives plan to meet at White House as strikes on Iran diminish stockpiles

Companies including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon parent RTX have been invited.

www.reuters.com

 

[Friday Fan]

A son of Iran's late supreme leader is a possible candidate to replace his father as war rages

Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, long has been considered a contender to the post of the country’s next paramount ruler — even before his father's death though he’s never being elected nor appointed to a government position.

apnews.com

 

[Yellowbelly]

An Israeli 24hr TV news channel is claiming that the Iranian Kurds have started their ground offensive.

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of Kurdish fighters launch ground offensive into Iran against regime, official says - i24NEWS

The report comes as Washington weighs support for Kurdish groups and Trump speaks with Kurdish leaders about the war with Iran

www.i24news.tv

 

[Sundog]

Senate fails to advance Iran war powers resolution

The procedural vote came after the U.S. strikes on Iran.

abcnews.com

 

[Katrinepa]

US State Department authorizes non-emergency American personnel and family members to leave Cyprus​

BY JON GAMBRELL

The U.S. State Department said early Wednesday it had authorized non-emergency American government personnel and family members to leave Cyprus should they choose due to the war.

A British air base on the Mediterranean island has come under attack in the war.

US State Department says non-emergency personnel and family members can evacuate Saudi Arabia​

BY JON GAMBRELL

The U.S. State Department said early Wednesday it had authorized non-emergency American government personnel and family members to evacuate Saudi Arabia should they choose due to the war.

The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia has come under attack by Iran in the war.

US State Department authorizes non-emergency personnel, family members to evacuate Oman​

BY MATTHEW LEE

The U.S. State Department said early Wednesday it had authorized non-emergency American government personnel and family members to evacuate Oman should they choose due to the war.

Oman, long an intermediary between the West and Iran, has repeatedly come under attack by Iran.

Pentagon releases the names of 4 killed troops and says they died in a drone strike in Kuwait

Across Iran’s capital, explosions rang out overnight as the U.S. and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes. Iran and its allies have hit back against Israel and neighboring Gulf states.

apnews.com

How is anyone able to leave, with airports being shut down, weapon fire all around?!! No preparation at all, and totally incomps, uncaring, war mongers running WWIII! Lord help us all.