Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Irgc) has confirmed it launched missiles and drones towards Israel in retaliation for recent US-Israeli strikes. United States President Donald Trump announced that the US has begun “major combat operations” in Iran following the missile attacks claimed by Israel, reports Al Jazeera. Russia suspended all flights to Iran and Israel. There is no public evidence Iran is pursuing intercontinental missiles, although the US has raised concerns over its space program. Explosions rock northern IsraelHours after the Iranian strikes, northern Israel reported explosions as air defense systems attempted to intercept incoming missiles.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 28, 2026 10:12 UTC