Reports citing U.S. intelligence say the late Ali Khamenei privately doubted his son Mojtaba Khamenei was capable of succeeding him, allegedly describing him as “not very bright.” Speaking to NBC News, Donald Trump said there is still uncertainty about Mojtaba’s status: “I don’t know if he’s even alive. So far, nobody’s been able to show him.”

According to Marine Traffic, the first non-Iranian tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz with its AIS on today. The Aframax tanker Karachi, carrying Abu Dhabi’s Das crude transited the strait safely without being targeted by Iran.

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence announced that its air-defense systems intercepted six ballistic missiles and 21 one-way attack drones launched by Iran earlier today. According to the ministry, since the start of Operation Epic Fury, the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces have intercepted 304 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,627 drones fired toward the country. 

Moldova President Maia Sandu: "Russia’s attack on Ukraine’s Novodnistrovsk hydropower plant has spilled oil into the Nistru River, threatening Moldova’s water supply."

The Israeli government is expected to approve the large-scale mobilization of up to 450,000 reservists ahead of a possible ground war in Lebanon. - Israeli public broadcaster/AA

Footage appears to show Tarash Space Research Center in Tehran, Iran completely destroyed after reported U.S.–Israeli airstrikes.

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter watch rockets strike an island.

Initial reports that Brig. Gen. Mohammad Karami, the Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Forces, has been targeted and possibly eliminated in a strike by the Israeli Air Force, according to the Saudi state-owned Al Arabiya.

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has released photos of IAF F-35Is on the way to strike Iran.

Using open-source data—including red alert system activity, confirmed missile counts from Israel Defense Forces, Home Front Command, and the Alma Research and Education Center, along with cross-checks against major news outlets—here are the estimated figures for Iran’s ballistic missile launches against Israel: Day 1 (Feb 28): ~90 ballistic missiles across 44 salvos Day 2 (Mar 1): ~60 missiles in 55 salvos — the deadliest day, with 9 killed in Beit Shemesh Day 15 (Mar 14): ~7 missiles in 6 salvos Trend: • 92% drop in missiles fired from peak levels • 86% drop in salvo launches Total over 15 days: ~330 ballistic missiles across ~228 salvos Estimated interception rate: ~90%

According to a statement from the Ministry of Defense of Japan, Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan’s defense minister, held a video call today with Pete Hegseth, the United States secretary of defense. The two discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East and reaffirmed U.S.–Japan defense and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. The talks come as the U.S. moves to reposition key air defense assets and an amphibious ready group from the Indo-Pacific theater to the area of responsibility of United States Central Command.

USAF B-52H heavy bomber spotted heading towards Iran this morning, carrying a load of AGM-158 JASSM cruise missiles.

Onboard footage from a USAF MQ-9 Reaper guiding in a strike onto an Iranian HAWK surface to air missile launcher.

According to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking to CBS News, Iran’s nuclear facilities are deep under rubble and Iran currently has no plans to retrieve enriched nuclear material and that any future effort to do so would be under the supervision of the “agency.” (Assuming he is referring to the International Atomic Energy Agency)

Iran is launching a series of missile and drone attacks on the UAE, Israel, Bahrain, and Kuwait this morning.

An illustrative and approximate overview of U.S. air assets currently positioned within, or operating through, the area of responsibility of United States European Command.

The United States Department of Defense has identified the six servicemembers killed in Thursday’s crash of a KC-135 Stratotanker over Western Iraq, following a mid-air collision with another tanker while supporting Operation Epic Fury. Assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing out of MacDill Air Force Base, Florida: • Maj. John A. Klinner, 33, of Auburn, Alabama • Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31, of Covington, Washington • Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, of Bardstown, Kentucky Assigned to the 121st Air Refueling Wing out of Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base in Columbus, Ohio: • Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38, of Mooresville, Indiana • Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30, of Wilmington, Ohio • Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons, 28, of Columbus, Ohio.

USAF B-52H heavy bomber taking off on an Iran strike mission.

Fire seen in Ramla, Israel after Iranian missile strike. - KANN

Reports of a ballistic missile impact in Tel Aviv, following the launch of several missiles by Iran at Central Israel.