Joint US-Israeli Air Offensive Ravages Tehran as 2026 Iran War Reaches Fever Pitch

Violent strikes also hit Zanjan and Tehran University, while Iran retaliated with missile barrages against US bases in Saudi Arabia, wounding dozens as the regional conflict enters its second month. (30 words)

News Details: The joint military operation, dubbed Operation Epic Fury by Washington, intensified significantly this Saturday morning. Residents in Tehran reported hearing at least ten massive explosions as Israeli fighter jets and US drones targeted government administration sites and the Iran University of Science and Technology. These strikes follow a month of sustained aerial bombardment that began in late February 2026.

Reports from the ground indicate significant damage in the city of Zanjan, where a residential unit was struck, resulting in at least five fatalities. Simultaneously, the Israeli military confirmed it successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen, marking the first time the Houthis have directly engaged Israel in this specific theater.

In response, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) claimed to have struck six US tactical vessels in the Persian Gulf and launched a major drone assault on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, wounding over a dozen American service members. As global oil prices continue to surge, President Trump has reaffirmed that the “maximum pressure” campaign will continue until Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure is fully dismantled.