Why Israel Attacked Iran
- Mar 3
- 1 min read
Why this matters: The conflict risks wider regional war and disrupts global energy supplies. Civilian casualties and infrastructure damage are mounting.
US and Israel launched widespread strikes on Iran on 28 February.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in initial attacks.
Senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders were also reported killed.
Iran says 787 people have died; HRANA reports 742 civilian deaths.
US and Israel describe strikes as “pre-emptive” against nuclear and missile threats.
Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons and calls attacks illegal.
Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes across Gulf states and Israel.
Conflict has spread to Lebanon, with Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah positions.
Strait of Hormuz disruptions have pushed Brent crude to $85 per barrel.
Airspace closures have caused major regional travel disruption.
What’s next: US officials project operations could last four to five weeks. Iran is expected to appoint a new supreme leader amid ongoing fighting.
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