What's corroborated

The US-Israeli attacks cannot be legally justified under international law, according to an expert analysis.

More than 1,800 people have been killed overall, including 8 US service members and at least 175 students killed by a reported US strike on an Iranian elementary school.

The IAEA said there was no evidence of a structured nuclear weapons program in Iran at the time of the strikes, but lacked access to ensure the program was peaceful.

Iran has received MiG-29 Su-35 fighter jets and Mil Mi-28 attack helicopters from Russia.

At least three US jets have been shot down in the first two days of fighting, with the US claiming they were shot down by friendly fire.

Human Rights Activists in Iran reported 3,220 people killed in Iran as of 20 March, including 1,165 military, 1,398 civilians, and 657 unclassified.

Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused a global energy shock, prompting the International Energy Agency to release four hundred million barrels from its strategic reserve.

The hostilities forced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting 20% of global oil supply.

Iranian missiles caused serious damage and casualties in Israel.

BBC Verify reported expert video analysis shows a US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near the school.

Iran accused the US and Israel of attacking a girls' school on 28 February, killing 168 people including around 110 children.

Iranian forces launched missiles and armed drones against Israel and US military facilities in all six Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

The United States and Israel launched a military attack on Iran on February 28, 2026.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed Mojtaba Khamenei was injured and 'likely disfigured', a claim denied by Iran.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed with up to two hundred senior military and civilian figures and two generations of his family.

The US said it was investigating the incident, while Israel said it was 'not aware' of any military operations in the area.

An Iranian warship was sunk by a US submarine in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka on 4 March, killing at least 87 people.

Iran's war is being run by the Supreme National Security Council, chaired by Ali Larijani.

More than 1,800 people have been killed in the conflict so far.

Hundreds of people have died across the Middle East, with more than 940 killed by Israeli and American strikes and 11 in Israel from Iran's retaliation.

As of 19 March, Israeli authorities said 15 people—all civilians—had been killed by missile fire since the start of the war.

Iran also struck civilian infrastructure in the Gulf, including ports and airports.

Israel stepped up air strikes in Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel in support of Iran.

The US and Israel targeted Iran's nuclear program sites, oil and gas sites including Kharg Island and South Pars.

The US aim in the attack was regime change in Iran.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense stated that 'several' US warplanes had crashed over their territory.

Mojtaba Khamenei was named as successor to Ali Khamenei.

The Assembly of Experts is working to select Ali Khamenei's replacement.

Trump administration officials have offered conflicting explanations for starting the war, such as regime change, destroying Iran's missile capabilities, or preventing nuclear weapons development.

Other high-ranking Iranian officials killed include security chief Ali Larijani, intelligence minister Esmail Khatib, and the head of the paramilitary Basij force, Gholamreza Soleimani.

A strike hit an all-girls' primary school in Minab, killing at least 165 students and staff.

Trump has issued conflicting statements on U.S. military objectives and the trajectory of the conflict.

In Israel, Iranian attacks killed at least 28 people, mostly civilians, and injured 3,000.

Israel and the US said strikes were aimed at preventing Iran from building a nuclear weapon.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and several uninvolved countries condemned the US–Israeli strikes; the UN Security Council later passed a resolution condemning Iran's retaliatory strikes on the Gulf states.

President Trump opposed an Israeli plan to kill Khamenei, according to two sources.

Trump said the US has been negotiating with Iran to end the war, but Iran says there is no direct negotiation.

At least 773 people have been killed in Lebanon and 13 have died in Israel.

The strikes killed several military and political officials, including Iran's Defence Minister Amir Nasirzadeh and Revolutionary Guards Cmdr. Mohammed Pakpour.

Israeli officials told the U.S. that Khamenei was killed, with his body recovered from a destroyed compound.

Iran's strategy is to exact a cost against the US and Israel great enough to secure a durable peace.

An Iranian projectile landed near Australia's military base in the UAE, causing minor damage.

Iran's army chief warned of a 'decisive, deterrent, and regretful response'.

The operation was codenamed 'Epic Fury' by the Pentagon and 'Roaring Lion' by Israel.

Tehran’s Assembly of Experts appointed Ali Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, to succeed him on 8 March.

The conflict caused surges in energy prices and disrupted global markets.

A conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran was agreed, scheduled for two weeks.

Ali Larijani stated there will be no negotiations with the United States.

The Iranian Red Crescent Society said the U.S.-Israeli operation has killed at least 555 people.

The US military plans to block ships entering or leaving Iranian ports to cut off Tehran's oil revenue.