Pink Floyd icon Roger Waters posted a condemnation of today’s bombings on Israel on his X account.
Well said brother.✊🏼🕊️ https://t.co/J3TLP3gLaJ
— Roger Waters ✊ (@rogerwaters) February 28, 2026
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale military offensive against the Islamic Republic of Iran, dramatically escalating tensions in the Middle East. Early Saturday morning, coordinated air and missile strikes hit multiple Iranian cities and strategic sites, including government and military facilities in Tehran and other urban centers. The Israeli government officially designated the operation “Lion’s Roar,” saying it was a pre-emptive attack against Iran’s nuclear and missile programs after diplomacy failed to resolve disputes over Tehran’s weapons ambitions.
Iranian state media reported widespread casualties, with official figures citing hundreds of dead and wounded from the bombardment. A devastating strike reportedly hit the Shajareh Tayyebeh all-girls elementary school in Minab, Hormozgan province, killing at least 85 pupils and injuring dozens more, according to Iranian authorities.
Israeli officials claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed when his compound was struck, though Iranian sources denied this and stated he remains commanding forces.
In retaliation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and U.S. military bases across the Gulf region.
Global leaders have reacted with urgent calls for restraint, and the UN Security Council is expected to convene to address the crisis.
