Khaberni - The official Iranian TV announced today, Saturday, February 28, 2026, that the Iranian Armed Forces have started targeting American military bases spread across the Middle East. This escalation comes in response to the joint military attack launched by the United States and Israel, named “Operation Lion’s Roar” (or “The Great Epic” according to Trump’s statements), which targeted vital facilities inside Iranian territory.
The targeted sites in Gulf States
Media reports confirmed simultaneous explosions in several strategic locations containing U.S. military presence, which included the following:
Targeted site Country Nature of attack
Juffair Base (Headquarters of the Fifth Fleet) Bahrain Ballistic missiles and drones
Camp Arifjan Kuwait Rocket barrages
Al Dhafra Air Base UAE Suicide drones
Statements of the Revolutionary Guards and President Trump
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards described these attacks as the "first wave" of operation "True Promise 4," confirming that all American and Israeli interests in the region are now legitimate targets. Conversely, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces have begun wide-ranging combat operations to "erase" the Iranian threats, stating that the time for change has come.
Repercussions of the attack on navigation and airspace
The reciprocal attacks resulted in a complete closure of the airspace in Iraq, Kuwait, and Jordan, amid reports of a sharp spike in global oil prices. Moreover, air defenses in several region's countries have declared the highest state of alert to intercept missiles and drones crossing the borders.
