Iran "is taking more severe measures in response," reports Al Jazeera, citing the IRGC.
Information about the attacks on Israeli territory came from the Israel Defense Forces, which reported the activation of the air defense system.
AFP and Reuters correspondents report loud explosions in Dubai (UAE), Doha (Qatar), and Manama (Bahrain), with the airport in Dubai likely being the target of the strike.
The death toll from the attack on a girls' school in Iran's Minab has risen to 148
According to the Iranian agency Tasnim, the prosecutor's office confirmed that as a result of the strike on the school in the city of Minab in southern Iran, 148 people were killed, although earlier reports indicated 108 victims.
The educational institution is located near the building of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which is believed to have been the target of the strike.
On Sunday, a day of mourning was declared in Hormozgan province, where Minab is located. Rescue operations are ongoing.
High-ranking Iranian officials killed in US and Israeli attacks
As a result of joint operations by the US and Israel on Saturday, several high-profile Iranian officials were killed.
Among the victims:
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed in his residence.
- Abdolrahim Mousavi, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, his death was confirmed by Iranian television on Sunday.
- Mohammad Pakpour, commander of the IRGC.
- Ali Shamkhani, advisor to the Supreme Commander and Secretary of the Defense Council.
- Military leaders were in a Defense Council meeting during the strike, according to Iranian state media.
- Khamenei's daughter, son-in-law, and grandson were also killed in the attack.
In total, around 40 Iranian officials were killed as a result of the strikes.
Statement from US Secretary of Defense Pete Hagsit
"Last night, at the direction of President Donald Trump, the Department of Defense began OPERATION EPIC FURY — the deadliest and most precise air operation in history. The Iranian regime had a chance, but it missed it — now it will have to pay the price. For almost fifty years, Iran has targeted Americans, killed them, and sought to acquire the most powerful weapons to implement its radical policies. Last night, President Donald Trump decided to take responsibility for eliminating this threat. We will not allow powerful missiles to be aimed at the American people, and they will be destroyed along with Iranian missile production. The Iranian navy will also be eliminated. President Trump has stated throughout his life that Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons. We did not start this conflict, but we will finish it. If you threaten Americans, wherever they may be, as Iran does, we will find and destroy you. Our warriors are the best in the world, and they have full freedom of action in this important mission.”
The conflict has led to the largest crisis in the oil market in decades — Reuters.
The risk of tanker blockades in the Persian Gulf is increasing, and fears that vessels may become targets for attacks are growing. This is forcing producers and traders to reconsider oil and LNG supply routes.
The scale of the US and Israeli attacks and Trump's rhetoric indicate Washington's readiness for a prolonged military operation. Even without considering the worst-case scenarios, the conflict is already disrupting critically important energy supplies from the region.
Mass protests have begun in the city of Skardu in northern Pakistan. Hundreds of people took to the streets to express support for Iran and condemn the US strikes. The situation spiraled out of control, and an enraged crowd set fire to the UN representative office.
The UAE Ministry of Defense reported that on February 28, Iran launched more than 137 missiles and 209 drones at its territory. According to Al Jazeera, one person was killed and seven others were injured as a result of the attacks.
In Tel Aviv, 40 buildings were damaged as a result of the Iranian missile strike on February 28.
The newspaper Haaretz, citing city authorities, reports one victim and several dozen injured.
In Pakistan, shots were fired at protesters outside the US consulate — there are casualties
In Karachi, about 500 people stormed the consulate shortly after reports of the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
The protests were predominantly attended by Shiites. Security forces used batons and tear gas, and then opened fire on the crowd.
Preliminary reports indicate that at least 10 people were killed and five others were injured.
