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Israel-Iran war
The gist
The US and Israel went to war with Iran in February 2026.
The stalemate is costly for both sides and is reshaping the region's security order.
How it unfolded
- Feb 28, 2026The US and Israel launched Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury against Iran; Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed by an Israeli strike on a Tehran bunker, and Iran's defense minister and several IRGC generals were also killed.
- Apr 7, 2026 -8, 2026A ceasefire deal was announced on April 7 and went into effect on April 8.
- Jun 2026An agreement reached in June quickly crumbled, with no sign of diplomatic progress since then.