Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel war against Iran.
Israeli and U.S. Attacks on Three Schools in Iran Leave 86 Students Dead
Girls’ School in Minab Hit in Israel–United States Airstrikes; Over 85 Students Killed. Social Media / WANA News Ageny
WANA (Feb 28) – The head of the Center for Public Relations and Information at the Ministry of Education of Iran announced that Israeli and U.S. attacks on three schools across Iran have left at least 86 students dead and dozens more injured.
Hossein Sadeghi stated that 85 students were killed in an attack on a girls’ school in the city of Minab. In a separate strike on a school in Abyek, one additional student was killed, bringing the total number of child fatalities to 86.
He further reported that 90 students were injured in the attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh School in Minab. In the Narmak district of Tehran, two male students were also wounded while returning home from school; officials said their general condition is good.
Death Toll from U.S. and Israeli Attacks on Iran Rises to 201, with 747 Injured
Girls’ School in Minab Hit in Israel–United States Airstrikes; Over 85 Students Killed. Social Media / WANA News Ageny
WANA (Feb 28) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Red Crescent Society announced that 201 people have been killed and 747 others injured following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.
Emergency response teams remain on high alert, with rescue and relief operations ongoing in affected areas. The injured are being transferred to medical facilities, where hospitals are operating at full capacity to provide urgent care.
WANA (Feb 28) – Meysam Mozaffar, a member of the Tehran City Council, announced that during the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran, the son-in-law and daughter-in-law of the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran were killed.
According to him, one of the victims was the daughter of Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, a well-known Iranian politician, and the other was a relative of the Mesbah family.
Several Explosions Heard in Tehran
Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Feb 28) – The sound of several explosions was heard at around 8:00 PM local time in the city of Tehran.
According to local sources, multiple explosions were reported in Tehran at approximately 8 PM local time.
Araghchi: Supreme Leader and President Are Healthy
WANA (Feb 28) – Iran’s Foreign Minister told NBC News that the Supreme Leader and the President of Iran are in full health.
In an interview with NBC News, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, announced that both the Supreme Leader and the President are completely healthy. He added that most officials are also doing well, and only one or two commanders have been killed.
Iran Closes Airspace Indefinitely, Urges Travelers to Stay Away from Airports
WANA (Feb 28) – The spokesperson for the Iran Civil Aviation Organization announced that Iran’s airspace has been closed to all flights until further notice, urging passengers not to travel to airports in person.
The measure was taken to ensure flight safety and manage current travel conditions. Further details regarding the reopening of the country’s airspace will be announced at a later time.
Araghchi: Our Powerful Armed Forces Will Teach Aggressors a Lesson They Deserve
WANA (Feb 28) – Iran’s foreign minister stated that the country’s armed forces are fully prepared for the current confrontation and will deliver what he described as a decisive response to those responsible for the attacks.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi recalled a 2012 tweet by Donald Trump, in which Trump wrote: “Now that Barack Obama’s poll numbers are in a tailspin, watch for him to launch a strike in Libya or Iran. He is desperate.”
Referring to that past statement, Araghchi argued that what he called “Netanyahu and Trump’s war against Iran” is “completely unprovoked, illegal, and illegitimate.” He added that Trump’s “America First” slogan has, in his view, been transformed into “Israel First”—which, he claimed, ultimately means “America Last.”
“Our powerful armed forces are prepared for such a day,” Araghchi said. “They will teach the aggressors a lesson they deserve.”
IRGC: U.S. MST Combat Support Vessel Targeted
WANA (Feb 28) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that a U.S. MST combat support vessel was heavily struck by missiles fired by the IRGC Navy.
The IRGC Public Relations Office stated: “The U.S. MST combat support vessel was severely hit by missiles from the IRGC Navy.”
The statement continued: “Honorable people of Iran, the U.S. MST combat support vessel has been heavily struck by missiles of the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.”
It also added: “Other U.S. Army maritime assets will remain within range of the IRGC’s missiles and drones as the attacks continue.”
Girls’ School in Minab Hit in Israel–United States Airstrikes; Over 85 Students Killed
Girls’ School in Minab Hit in Israel–United States Airstrikes; Over 50 Students Killed. Social Media / WANA News Agency
WANA (Feb 28) – During airstrikes carried out early this morning by Israel and the United States on areas in Iran, a girls’ elementary school in Minab County, located in Hormozgan Province, was directly hit. According to local officials, the attack has resulted in heavy casualties among students.
The Political, Security, and Social Deputy Governor of Hormozgan Province stated that a girls’ elementary school was struck during the attacks and that, so far, five students have lost their lives. Meanwhile, the Governor of Minab, in a separate statement, reported that according to updated figures, 85 students have been killed and another 92 injured. Local authorities emphasized that rescue operations are still ongoing and that the casualty figures may change.
According to field reports, the girls’ school “Shajareh Tayyebeh” was targeted during school hours. Minutes after the initial strike, a nearby clinic that had begun treating the wounded was also damaged in a subsequent attack. So far, no precise details have been released regarding the extent of damage to the clinic or the number of any additional casualties.
Iran Signals New Weapons After Retaliatory Strikes, Issues Stark Warning to Israel
WANA (Feb 28) – Brigadier General Jabari, an adviser to the commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said in a televised interview following today’s exchanges of attacks between Iran and Israel and the United States that Iran had used “older-generation missiles” in its recent response. He stressed that Tehran will soon unveil new weapons systems and warned adversaries not to underestimate Iran’s military capabilities.
At the same time, a senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera that Iran has explicitly warned Israel to prepare for what lies ahead. The official said Tehran’s response will be “public” and claimed that no limits have been set on the scope of potential action.
According to the same source, if tensions persist, U.S. and Israeli interests and assets across the Middle East could be considered legitimate targets—an assertion reflecting an escalation in rhetorical warnings across the region’s political and security landscape.
Escalating Conflict Halts Tanker Traffic Near the Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Feb 28) – Following recent strikes by the United States and Israel on targets inside Iran—and Tehran’s retaliatory response that has intensified regional tensions—international maritime tracking systems report that oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz have largely reduced speed to zero or suspended movement.
According to Reuters, several European governments have advised tankers flying their flags to avoid transiting the strategic waterway until further notice.
Energy market analysts warn that once global markets fully reopen, heightened supply concerns could trigger a sharp rise in oil prices. Such a surge would have immediate implications for global energy security, disrupt supply chains, and add inflationary pressure on energy-importing economies, while diplomatic efforts continue to focus on preventing further escalation across critical international trade routes.
Iranian Officials Report Leadership Unharmed After Claims of Targeted Attacks
WANA (Feb 28) – Senior Iranian authorities have dismissed reports alleging that top state leaders were targeted in recent strikes, stating that the country’s highest-ranking officials remain in full health.
Official sources inside Iran said that senior figures across all branches of government were not harmed, contradicting claims circulated by Israeli sources that the president and other high-level leaders had been successfully targeted.
Parliamentary officials confirmed that the Speaker of Parliament is in good health and was not injured during the reported attacks. Additional confirmations indicated that the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council is also safe.
At the same time, senior officials close to the presidency stated that President Masoud Pezeshkian remains unharmed. The judiciary’s official media outlet likewise reported that the head of the judiciary is in full health.
Separately, the Iranian Army confirmed that its commander-in-chief was not affected by the developments.
These reassurances were issued amid reports by the U.S.-based news outlet Axios, citing Israeli officials, which claimed that senior Iranian leaders had been primary targets of recent airstrikes. Iranian authorities rejected those claims and emphasized the continuity and stability of the country’s governing institutions.
Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
WANA (Feb 28) – Following early-morning strikes today by the United States and Israel on targets inside Iran, regional tensions have rapidly entered a new and more expansive phase. Hours after the attacks, the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a retaliatory military operation against targets in Israel and U.S. bases across the region.
In a statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the operation was carried out in direct response to what it described as a “joint military aggression by the United States and the Israeli regime,” and included missile and drone strikes on a number of U.S. bases in the Middle East as well as military and security centers inside Israel.
According to initial reports:
- Military facilities in Israel have been targeted by missile strikes.
- The headquarters of the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain has been listed among the targets.
- Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar has been struck.
- Official Iranian sources state that a U.S. radar system known as “FP-132” in Qatar has been destroyed.
- U.S. bases in Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates have also been listed as targets.
Meanwhile, U.S. and Israeli officials have confirmed that airstrikes were carried out against targets in Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the American military operation, titled “Operation Epic Fury,” has begun.
At the same time, reports of explosions in Tehran and several other cities have emerged, and the sound of air defense systems has been heard over the capital.
The extent of damage and possible casualties has not yet been officially announced, and additional information is still being released by various sources.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
