Military and Defense

WAR in Iran: Day One Update – 2/28/26

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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This article is a series of daily journals that will be updated throughout each day that the operation continues. A new post will be started at the beginning of each day.

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