President Trump announced strikes against Iran early on Saturday, February 28th. This series will work to update you on where and what actions have happened, what our elected leaders are doing, and any results of the US-Israel strikes on Iran known as Operation Epic Fury.
Where, What, and Who Got Hit Today
Iranian Leadership
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Reported Air Strike Locations in Iran
According to Iranian news outlets, the Iranian cities of Tehran, Karaj, Qom, Kermanshah, Isfahan, and Zanjan have been hit by US and Israeli forces.
Damage Assessments and Strategic/Tactical Results
Air Superiority
“Israel’s assessment: Air superiority over Iran’s skies will be achieved by tomorrow.”
Videos
Actions Inside the US
NYPD
The New York City Police Department is increasing security at sensitive locations on Saturday.
The NYPD is monitoring events in Iran and the Middle East and coordinating with federal and international partners.
“As is our protocol and out of an abundance of caution, we will be enhancing patrols to sensitive locations throughout the city, including diplomatic, cultural, religious, and other relevant sites,” the NYPD said.
White House
Congress
Republicans in Congress are calling on Democrats to stop holding up DHS funding as it has serious national security implications during wartime.
House Democrats will convene a virtual caucus call Sunday evening to discuss Operation Epic Fury. Some reports state that they are considering voting on a war powers resolution to prevent any action against Iran without Congressional approval.
Iranian Reaction
Iran has launched a series of missile attacks against Israel, Bahrain, Dubai, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and US bases in the Middle East.
Jordan
Bahrain
US Fifth Fleet HQ in Bahrain
Iran attacked several US installations in Iraq, Bahrain, and the UAE. According to CENTCOM, no serious damage has resulted.
Dubai, UAE
Some reports believe that it was not a direct hit on the Palm Hotel, but the debris from an intercepted Iranian missile.
Qatar
A video allegedly shows an intercepted Iranian missile falling in a populated area in Doha, Qatar.
Saudi Arabia
What Today’s Actions/Results Mean
Too early to tell.
World Reaction
Gulf States that Iran Attacked
United Nations
The UN Security Council will meet later today to discuss the US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Saudi Arabia and Canada
France
French President Emmanuel Macron spoke of “grave consequences.” In a social media post, he stated that “the ongoing escalations is dangerous” and that “it must stop.”
Russia
Russia’s Foreign Ministry called the joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran an “unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent U.N. member state.” – CBS/AP
Organizations and Influencers
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