Context:

Following an initial U.S.-led strike on Iran, Tehran launched waves of missiles and drones at U.S. bases across the Middle East, prompting a robust American defense and ongoing regional assessments. There were no American casualties or combat-related injuries reported, and U.S. installations sustained minimal damage. Iran’s attack also targeted U.S. allies in the region, triggering widespread risk and signaling a broader, volatile confrontation. The episode elevated tensions and underscores the fragility of security guarantees in the area, with a clear upside risk remaining: what comes next could hinge on de-escalation or further retaliation.

Dive Deeper:

• The event followed U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and involved hundreds of missiles and drones launched by Iran toward U.S.-aligned bases and partners in the region on February 28.

• U.S. Central Command said there were no reported American casualties or combat-related injuries, and damage to installations was minimal, with operations continuing.

• A service center for the Navy's 5th Fleet, headquartered in Bahrain, was among sites attacked, with video showing a missile strike near the base.

• The U.S. response occurred roughly an hour after midnight, targeting Iran’s security apparatus, including command and control facilities for the Revolutionary Guard Corps and related air defenses and launch sites.

• Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates reported attacks or interceptions, with multiple bases and facilities affected and some interceptions confirmed by authorities or media.

• Iranian state media reported more than 200 people killed and over 700 injured across Iran in the broader attack, including a casualty at a girls’ school in the south.