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Smoke, strikes and sirens: Tehran in turmoil after US-Israel attack Iran — In pics

Last updated on - Feb 28, 2026, 20:55 IST
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US-Israel strikes jolt Iran

The US and Israel on Saturday launched coordinated attacks on Iran, with strikes reported nationwide, including areas around Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's offices. Smoke rose from Tehran as authorities shut roads and responded to explosions. (Photo credit: AP)

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Major attack across Tehran

The strikes targeted military, intelligence, and government sites in Iran. Smoke was seen billowing over Tehran as roads were closed and emergency sirens sounded. (Photo credit: ANI)

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Iranian leadership and military sites hit

The strikes focused on Iran’s leadership, military installations, and intelligence infrastructure. Officials have not confirmed whether top leaders were harmed. Images showed widespread damage to strategic sites. (Photo credit: AP)

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Damage at Khamenei’s Tehran compound

Satellite image showed several buildings destroyed at Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s compound in Tehran. The current whereabouts of the Iranian leader remain unknown, though the site generally serves as his official residence. (Photo credit: Airbus)

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Explosions rock Tehran

Multiple explosions were reported across Tehran as US and Israeli strikes targeted military and government sites, sending plumes of smoke into the sky and prompting emergency sirens across the city. (Photo credit: AP)

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Dozens killed in Southern Iran

At least 57 people were killed and 45 wounded at a girls’ school in Minab, southern Iran, during the US-Israel strikes, according to state-run IRNA. The attacks also sent shrapnel into the UAE capital, killing one person, highlighting the broader civilian impact across the region.

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Iran launches retaliatory attack

Hours after the strikes, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched missiles and drones targeting Israel, while attacks also hit US military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. (Photo credit: ANI)

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Flights disrupted across the Middle East

The attack triggered airspace closures in Iran, Iraq and the UAE, along with ongoing missile alerts, disrupted flights across the region. Airlines temporarily suspended operations as residents and travelers were advised to shelter in place amid escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran. (Photo credit: ANI)

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