Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran
#US-Iran conflict#Israel-Hezbollah#Operation Epic Fury#Middle East tensions#Trump military action#RAF drone strike#Friendly fire incident#Iran-US war
📌 Key Takeaways
US and Israel continue military strikes against Iran on third day of conflict
Three US fighter jets crash in Kuwait, possibly due to friendly fire
Iranian drone hits British RAF base in Cyprus, causing evacuation
Israel targets Hezbollah positions in Lebanon while Iran retaliates
Protests erupt across US as conflict intensifies
📖 Full Retelling
The US-Israeli conflict with Iran entered its third violent day with opposing sides trading drone and air strikes across the region, as US forces targeted locations in Iran while Israel launched attacks on Lebanese positions believed to be Hezbollah strongholds, amid escalating tensions that have drawn multiple nations into the widening hostilities. On the third day of Operation Epic Fury, the conflict showed no signs of de-escalation, with devastating strikes reported in Iranian cities and retaliatory actions from Iranian forces. The United States confirmed three of its fighter jets crashed in Kuwait in what officials described as apparent friendly fire, adding another layer of complexity to the already volatile situation. Meanwhile, a British RAF base in Cyprus was struck by an Iranian drone, forcing an evacuation of personnel and demonstrating how the conflict's reach was extending beyond the immediate combat zones. From Washington, President Donald Trump defended the military action, accusing the Iranian regime of waging an 'unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States,' while announcing the beginning of 'major combat operations' against Iran.
🏷️ Themes
Middle East Conflict, International Relations, Military Operations, Geopolitical Tensions
On 28 February 2026, Israel and the United States launched a joint attack on various targets in Iran. The operation, codenamed Roaring Lion (Hebrew: מִבְצַע שְׁאָגַת הָאֲרִי, romanized: mivtsá she'agát ha'arí) in Israel, Operation Epic Fury by the United States Department of Defense, began with a se...
In military terminology, friendly fire or fratricide is an attack by belligerent or neutral forces on friendly troops while attempting to attack enemy or hostile targets. Examples include misidentifying the target as hostile, cross-fire while engaging an enemy, long range ranging errors or inaccurac...
Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran The US-Israeli war with Iran entered its third day with more violent drone and air strikes traded between the opposing sides. In a fast-moving day, the US struck locations in Iran, with scenes of devastation seen on the streets. Israel launched strikes on Lebanon, targeting sites believed to be Hezbollah positions. Three US fighter jets crashed in Kuwait, which the US says went down in apparent friendly fire. In Cyprus, a British RAF base was hit by an Iranian drone, causing an evacuation. Read more on how the conflict widened today. 5 hours ago Middle East Israel–US relations Iran United States Share Save Day two of US strikes on Iran: What Americans are asking The BBC’s Helena Humphrey reports from Washington DC on day two of President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran. World Watch: Moment Iran's state TV announces Supreme Leader has been killed Iran's state media has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed. World Protesters across the US demonstrate against strikes on Iran People rallied across American cities on Saturday, with additional protests planned for later. World What's unfolded in the Middle East so far, and what could come next Chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet looks at the immediate impact of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran. World Watch: BBC's Sarah Smith on Trump's ambitions for the assault on Iran The BBC's Sarah Smith takes a look at Donald Trump's possible ambitions with this latest assault on Iran. World BBC reports from Florida where Trump is directing attacks against Iran White House reporter Bernd Debusmann Jr is in Palm Beach, Florida, where President Donald Trump is once again directing US military action. World BBC's Clive Myrie reports from a Tel Aviv bomb shelter BBC presenter Clive Myrie reports from inside a bomb shelter in Tel Aviv, as Iran launched retaliatory strikes towards Israel. World Videos show aftermath of strikes in Tehran The strikes were conduct...
