Key moments in the u.s-iran conflict
Additional Iranian Leaders Targeted
Conflict Expands Across the Region
Operation Lion's Roar Begins
Mar. 2, 2026
Feb. 28, 2026
Senior Iranian Commander Killed
Feb. 28, 2026
Iran Launches Retaliatory Attacks
Mar. 1, 2026
Mar. 3, 2026
During the first wave of strikes, U.S. forces kill a senior commander within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, disrupting part of Iran's regional military leadership.
The United States and Israel launch coordinated airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure and missile development facilities across the country.
Iran responds with missile and drone strikes against U.S. and allied targets across the Middle East, including bases in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait.
Follow-up strikes kill additional senior Iranian military figures, escalating tensions and weakening parts of Iran's command structure.
Iran-aligned groups launch drone attacks on U.S. facilities in Iraq while rockets are fired towards Israel. Concerns grow over shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Key moments in the u.s-iran conflict
Additional Iranian Leaders Targeted
Conflict Expands Across the Region
Operation Lion's Roar Begins
Mar. 2, 2026
Feb. 28, 2026
Senior Iranian Commander Killed
Feb. 28, 2026
Iran Launches Retaliatory Attacks
Mar. 1, 2026
Mar. 3, 2026
During the first wave of strikes, U.S. forces kill a senior commander within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, disrupting part of Iran's regional military leadership.
The United States and Israel launch coordinated airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure and missile development facilities across the country.
Iran responds with missile and drone strikes against U.S. and allied targets across the Middle East, including bases in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait.
Follow-up strikes kill additional senior Iranian military figures, escalating tensions and weakening parts of Iran's command structure.
Iran-aligned groups launch drone attacks on U.S. facilities in Iraq while rockets are fired towards Israel. Concerns grow over shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.