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US Deploys 50,000 Troops as Operation Epic Fury Expands
The Pentagon confirmed a major Gulf buildup, including two carrier groups and 120+ aircraft, as Washington signaled continued operations against Iran.
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz: 20% of Global Oil Supply Disrupted
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted roughly 20% of global oil flows after retaliatory strikes, triggering a fast-moving energy and shipping shock.
Iran Retaliatory Strikes Hit US Bases Across Gulf Region
Iran launched over 170 ballistic missiles and 500+ drones at US military positions across the Gulf, marking a major direct escalation in the conflict.
Iran Confirms Khamenei Killed in US-Israeli Strikes
Iran confirmed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in February 28, 2026 strikes on Tehran, triggering a succession crisis and sharper regional escalation.
US-Israeli Strikes Hit Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz
US and Israeli strikes targeted Iran's key nuclear facilities at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz during Operation Epic Fury, with damage extent still uncertain.
Geneva Talks Collapse After US Enrichment Ultimatum
US-Iran Geneva nuclear talks collapsed on February 27, 2026 after Washington demanded a full enrichment halt, hours before Operation Epic Fury began.
Iran Proxy Network Escalates Across the Middle East
Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iraqi militias expanded operations across Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and the Red Sea as the US-Iran conflict widened into a multi-front war.
Iran-Linked Cyber Campaign Hit Critical Infrastructure Before War
A coordinated cyber campaign attributed to Iranian actors hit US and allied infrastructure on February 26, 2026, opening a digital front before airstrikes.