A video shows a Patriot system projectile in Qatar reversing course and crashing to the ground immediately after launch, during an Iranian missile attack on the night of 28/2.
The Israeli military announced it had killed Iran's deputy intelligence minister and the head of its counter-intelligence unit in the opening strike of a campaign.
President Trump predicted the Iran operation would last about four weeks, asserting the US and Israel would "face no difficulty" in sustaining the conflict.
President Trump reportedly held secret discussions with the Israeli prime minister about a plan to attack Iran, yet simultaneously pursued diplomatic efforts before ultimately changing his mind and launching airstrikes.
The Vietnamese embassy in Iran announced that 38 citizens remain safe, as numerous diplomatic missions in the Gulf region simultaneously issued warnings restricting movement.
The Israel Defense Forces are investigating why their air defense system failed to intercept an Iranian ballistic missile targeting Beit Shemesh, which killed at least 9 people.
Russia, China, and North Korea condemn the US and Israel for assassinating Ali Khamenei, while the European Union describes it as a "decisive moment" in Iran's history.
President Trump had previously favored diplomatic solutions with Iran, but appeared to change his stance after influence from allies Israel and Saudi Arabia.
President Trump warns the United States will attack Iran with unprecedented force if Tehran retaliates against Washington for an airstrike that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei.
