How it started — On February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched nearly 900 strikes in 12 hours, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and dozens of officials in the opening wave. (Encyclopedia Britannica)Iran's response — Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes against Israel, U.S. bases, and allied countries, and closed the Strait of Hormuz. (Wikipedia)The economic fallout — The IEA described the situation as the "greatest global energy security challenge in history," (Wikipedia) with shipping lanes effectively collapsed.Where it stands — Trump has called the war "nearing completion" but projected another two to three weeks of involvement (CNN) , while Iran says trust is at zero and denies any ceasefire talks. #news #Iran #trending Beloud