Top Stories • March 1, 2026

Operation Epic Fury has entered its second day as President Trump warned Iran on Truth Social that any further attacks on U.S. forces or regional partners would be met with “a force never seen before.” U.S. and Israeli forces have carried out strikes deep inside Iran, reportedly killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior military commanders. Tehran has responded with hundreds of missiles and drones launched across the region, targeting Israel and U.S. bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Civilian deaths have been reported in Dubai, and civilians in Israel have also been injured, though U.S. officials say no American combat casualties have been confirmed. In a further escalation, Iran fired two ballistic missiles in the direction of Cyprus, where British forces operate military bases, highlighting the widening scope of the conflict. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, protesters stormed the U.S. Embassy compound during pro-Iran demonstrations, with clashes leaving multiple people dead and dozens injured as security forces secured the facility.

Daniel Compatangelo reports.