Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:39pm on 28 Feb 2026,Saturday International
The United States and Israel launched major air strikes on Iran on Saturday. Israel called the operation “Roar of the Lion”, while the US confirmed its role. Iranian media said at least 40 students were killed after a strike hit a girls’ school in Minab. Many others were injured. Iran fired missiles at Israel and Gulf states in response. Sirens sounded in Bahrain and Israel. Several countries shut their airspace. US President Donald Trump said the attacks targeted Iran’s security network. Iran said its senior leaders are safe and promised strong retaliation. The situation remains tense across the Middle East.
