28.02.2026 21:11
Since the morning, the toll in Iran, targeted by the US and Israel, has worsened within a day. The Iranian Red Crescent announced that 201 people have lost their lives and 747 have been injured in the attacks across 24 provinces. Among the deceased, 150 are young children who lost their lives in the attack on a girls' elementary school in Hormozgan province.
The Iranian Red Crescent stated, "201 people lost their lives in the attacks, and 747 people were injured."
USA, ISRAEL AND IRAN ENGAGED IN WAR What has been anxiously awaited for weeks in the Middle East has happened. The USA and Israel launched simultaneous raids on many cities in Iran early in the morning. Iran's response was not delayed. The Iranian army targeted US bases in the Gulf countries.
201 CASUALTIES IN IRAN, 747 INJURED The first statement regarding the attacks came from Iran. The Iranian Red Crescent announced that 201 people lost their lives and 747 were injured in the attacks in 24 cities.
The heaviest loss in the US and Israel's attack on Iran occurred at an elementary school. The death toll increased once again in the attack on the "Shajarat al-Tayyiba Girls' Primary School" in the city of Minab, located in Hormozgan province in southern Iran. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ismail Bekayi announced that 150 girl students lost their lives in the attack.
PEZEŞKİYAN: INNOCENT STUDENTS WERE MARTYRED Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made a statement regarding the attack. Pezeshkian, who reacted strongly, said: "In the name of the Lord of the Martyrs and the Righteous. The heartbreaking tragedy that occurred at the Shajarat al-Tayyiba Primary School in Minab following the cowardly attack of American and Zionist aggressors on civilian centers, and the martyrdom of dozens of innocent students, has deeply wounded the hearts of all the people of Iran and all free people.
"BARBARIC ACT, A DARK PAGE IN THE RECORDS OF COUNTLESS CRIMES" This barbaric act is yet another dark page in the records of countless crimes committed by the aggressors against this land, and it will never be erased from the historical memory of our nation.
While I strongly condemn this inhumane act, I extend my condolences to the families of the martyrs, the honorable people of Minab, and the entire Iranian nation for this tragedy, and I share in their deep sorrow. I also request all aid and health centers in the region and relevant authorities to prioritize the urgent and uninterrupted care of the injured and their families by mobilizing all resources. I pray to Almighty God that those who fell martyr in this unfortunate event reach the highest ranks, that the injured recover quickly, and that He grants patience and peace to their honorable families. "
US BASES TARGETED The Iranian army announced that it has launched counterattacks against Israel with dozens of ballistic missiles and drones in response to the attacks by the USA and Israel. Iran targeted simultaneous US bases in countries such as Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan with missile attacks, while the US naval base in Bahrain was hit.
HAMANEY TAKEN TO A SAFE LOCATION It was reported that Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was not in Tehran and had been taken to a safe location. The Iranian Vice President announced that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's health condition is good.
Ali Khamenei THY CANCELS FLIGHTS TO 10 COUNTRIES Following Israel and Iran, Iraq, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Syria also closed their airspace, and all civilian flights were canceled. Due to the closure of airspace, Turkish Airlines (THY) canceled its flights to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman.
PLANNED MONTHS IN ADVANCE, EXPECTED TO LAST 4 DAYS US security sources speaking to the Israeli press stated that the operation was jointly planned months in advance in coordination with the USA, and the date of the attack was determined weeks ago. Sources indicated that Israel would use "all its power" in this operation and that the USA was "of the same opinion." They noted that the first phase of the joint attacks was planned to last 4 days, emphasizing that the aim of conducting the first attacks in the early morning hours was to surprise the Iranians.
IRAN CLOSED THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ Iran announced that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, which is vital for global oil transportation. The Revolutionary Guards emphasized that access to oil routes has been blocked and that no ships will be allowed to pass.
ATTACKS BY THE USA AND ISRAEL ON IRAN AND IRAN'S RETALIATIONS While the negotiation process between Iran and the USA continues, Israel and the USA launched joint attacks on Iran early in the morning.
The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that Israel has launched a "preventive attack" against Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump also stated that they have initiated a "major operation" against Iran. The attacks targeted the cities of Tehran, Isfahan, Karaj, Qom, Tabriz, Bushehr, Kermanshah, and Ilam.
As Israel and Iran closed their airspace, a state of emergency was declared across Israel, and sirens sounded. Warnings were issued directing the Israeli public to shelters ahead of Iran's counterattacks.
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