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A major, open-ended conflict between Iran and a coalition of the United States and Israel began on February 28, 2026.
This conflict, described in some reports as "Operation Epic Fury," was initiated by joint US-Israeli strikes targeting Iranian military assets, nuclear facilities, and senior leadership.
Key Details of the 2026 Conflict:
Start Date: February 28, 2026.
Key Events: The initial strikes included an attack on a girls' school in Minab and led to the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Retaliation: Iran responded with missile and drone strikes on US, Israeli, and allied targets across the region, including in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
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Map of the Middle East & Facts about Iran
Map of the Middle East & Facts about Iran
MIddle East, With Iran
MIddle East, With Iran
Source: https://gisgeography.com/middle-east-map/
Facts About Iran:
Historically known as Persia
Population: 93.2 Million (the U.S. has 341.8 Million).
Area: 636,372 square miles.
Size Compared to United States: About 1/6th of the size.
Dominant Religion: Shia Muslim 90-95% (while the rest of the Middle East is largely Sunni Muslim). Iraq, Bahrain, and Azerbaijan also have relatively large Shia Muslim populations.
Physical Geography: Central high plateau ringed by mountain ranges.
Official Language: Farsi.
Currency: Rial (or 1/10 Rial is a "Toman").
The Independent: April 17, 2026
US Naval Institute: April 14, 2026
Published March 22, 2026
Published Feb. 28, 2026
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