Iran-Israel war: A day‑by‑day rundown of the escalating crisis
The Hindu
Explore the escalating Iran-Israel conflict, detailing key events and retaliatory actions over the first five days of war.
The United States and Israel launched an attack on Saturday (February 28, 2026) on Iran, plunging West Asia into a new conflict that U.S. President Donald Trump said would end a security threat to the United States and give Iranians a chance to topple their rulers.
The strikes put nearby oil-producing Gulf Arab countries on edge as fears of escalation in the region grew, and Israel said Tehran responded by launching missiles towards Israel.
Iran, which responded to the strikes with its own counterassault, warned of retribution. Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s National Security Council, said on Saturday (February 28, 2026) that Israel and America will “regret their actions.”
Israel and US jointly attack Tehran calling it a ‘pre-emptive action’. Code-named as Operation Roaring Lion or Operation Epic Fury, several key Iranian cities including Tehran, Qom, and Isfhan was attacked.
The strikes killed Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as over 200 civilians.
In a retaliatory move, Iran fired a barrage of missiles on Israel’s Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and US bases in West Asia.
Congress debates war powers as lawmakers vote on President Trump's Iran conflict, impacting U.S. military strategy and midterm elections.
As recently as November 2025, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary, Ali Larijiani, stated that Iran is open to “real negotiations” with the United States but not “fake talks” with “pre-determined outcomes”.
Pakistan has asked Saudi Arabia to route oil supplies through the Red Sea port of Yanbu after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipping.
Iranians gather in Tehran for a three-day farewell ceremony for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The relationship between Iran and Israel is one of the most complex and determining relationships in the West Asian region. This article is from The Hindu e-book. Iran: Revolution in retreat
U.S. orders non-emergency consular staff and families to leave Karachi and Lahore due to security concerns, maintaining Islamabad embassy status.
With just 100 days to go, the World Cup faces challenges from the Iran conflict and rising violence in Mexico.
China seeks U.S. dialogue while asserting its red lines amid delicate relations ahead of a key summit.
Russia and China block U.S. UNSC Programme of Work over Iran, highlighting tensions in the Security Council's dynamics.
Airline ticket prices rise sharply on Asia-Europe routes due to Gulf airport closures amid escalating regional tensions.
Wang Dong discusses Beijing's perspective on the U.S. and Israel's military actions in Iran and their regional implications.
Billy Leon Kearse was executed in Florida for the 1991 murder of police officer Danny Parrish during a traffic stop.
Shorts News:Watch: ‘Worst case is replacing Iranian leaders with someone no better!’ - Trump