Iranian Minister of Defense Assassinated
By SCM REPORTER Saturday, 28 February 2026
WAR exploded in the Middle East today as a massive joint US-Israeli air campaign slammed into the heart of Iran, sparking immediate and bloody retaliation against Western bases across the Gulf.
In a dramatic Saturday morning blitz, codenamed Operation Epic Fury by Washington, dozens of explosions rocked Tehran, Isfahan, and Karaj. Israeli security sources confirmed the “pre-emptive” strike targeted sites capable of launching an “existential threat” against the Jewish state, including unconfirmed hits on a high-security presidential facility.
‘No Red Lines’
As smoke choked the Tehran skyline, defiant Iranian officials told Al Jazeera there are now “NO RED LINES” in their response. A senior regime source warned:
”We are telling Israel clearly to prepare for what is coming. All American and Israeli interests in the Middle East have become legitimate targets.”
The warning was followed by immediate reports of chaos across the region:
BAHRAIN: Dramatic footage appears to show a direct missile impact at the US Naval Base, home to the 5th Fleet.
UAE & KUWAIT: Deafening explosions have been reported in Abu Dhabi and Kuwait City, with suspected missile strikes targeting US military installations.
ISRAEL: While no missiles have hit Israeli soil yet, the public has been ordered to stay near safe rooms as the IDF prepares for a “crushing” counter-attack.
President Donald Trump confirmed the US has entered “major combat operations,” stating the goal is to “annihilate” Iran’s missile industry. In a televised address, he urged the Iranian people to “take over your government,” signaling that the mission has shifted toward regime change.
The strikes follow the total collapse of nuclear talks in Switzerland just 24 hours ago. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed the move, declaring the “hour of freedom” is at hand for the region.
Today’s escalation is the climax of a spiraling 2026 crisis that began after the 12-Day Air War in June 2025.
The Nuclear Deadlock: Tensions hit boiling point this month when talks in Geneva and Oman failed. Iran refused to accept US “red lines” regarding its ballistic missile range, which Tehran considers a non-negotiable part of its national defense.
The Pre-Emptive Move: Israel has grown increasingly alarmed by reports of Iran’s “imminent” nuclear breakout.
Today’s joint operation with the US marks the first time both nations have launched a full-scale, coordinated daylight assault on the Iranian capital.
Regional Fallout: With US bases in Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE now under fire, the “Shadow War” has officially turned into a hot conflict, threatening global oil supplies and risking a wider continental war.
Amir Hatami, Islamic Republics Defense Minister has been confirmed assassinated.
