Israel-Iran War 2026: Full Day-by-Day Timeline
Here is the updated timeline in English, revised and extended up to today (2 April 2026):
US President Donald Trump ordered the launch of Operation Epic Fury, a joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. The operation followed the collapse of nuclear negotiations and was launched just before the holy month of Ramadan. Its primary objectives were to destroy Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile capabilities, and key leadership targets.
28 February 2026
The war began with massive surprise US-Israeli airstrikes across Iran, targeting nuclear sites, missile bases, air defense systems, and leadership compounds in Tehran and other major cities. Nearly 900 strikes were carried out in the first 12 hours. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a precision strike, along with several top officials and members of his family. Iran immediately retaliated with waves of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israel and US bases in the region.
1 March 2026
US and Israeli forces continued heavy airstrikes on Iranian military and industrial targets in over 20 provinces. Iran launched further missile barrages at Israel, triggering nationwide alerts and causing some damage. Iranian-backed proxies, particularly Hezbollah in Lebanon, intensified rocket attacks on northern Israel. Civilian casualties were reported in Iran from strikes near sensitive sites.
2–3 March 2026
Strikes intensified as US and Israeli forces targeted additional missile launchers and production facilities. Iran struck Israeli cities and attempted to disrupt shipping and energy infrastructure in the Gulf, affecting Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and other states. Hezbollah escalated its attacks on Israel. Regional airspace was closed in several countries, leading to stranded flights. Amid the chaos, Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran’s new Supreme Leader.
Mid-March 2026 (4–16 March)
The conflict entered a sustained phase of daily US-Israeli airstrikes focused on Iranian missile stockpiles, nuclear infrastructure, and IRGC sites. Iran responded with repeated waves of missiles and drones against Israel. On 17 March, Israeli strikes killed senior officials including Ali Larijani and Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib. Iran’s proxies continued cross-border attacks. Threats to the Strait of Hormuz caused global oil prices to spike sharply. Casualties mounted rapidly on both sides.
17–23 March 2026
Israel concentrated on degrading Iran’s remaining missile and drone capabilities, while the US conducted thousands of strikes overall. Iran fired multiple barrages, including cluster munitions, causing civilian injuries in Israeli cities. Ceasefire efforts mediated by Oman, Egypt, and Pakistan began but made little progress, as both sides continued military operations. Iran’s new leadership rejected early ceasefire proposals.
24–26 March 2026
Israel launched a 48-hour surge of intense strikes on Iranian missile production sites, explosives factories, and nuclear-related facilities in provinces such as Esfahan and Tabriz. Iran responded with its latest major missile waves (reported as the 53rd barrage), causing widespread damage and injuries across Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Petah Tikva. Israel claimed to have destroyed a large portion of Iran’s missile launchers. US forces reported hitting over 10,000 targets since the beginning of the war.
27 March – 2 April 2026 (Ongoing as of today)
US and Israeli strikes continue on remaining high-value Iranian targets, while Iran maintains missile and proxy pressure on Israel and regional US assets. The Houthis in Yemen have joined the conflict, launching missiles toward Israel. President Trump has signaled openness to a ceasefire but has delayed certain strikes on energy-sector targets. Hezbollah remains highly active along the Lebanon-Israel border.As of 2 April 2026, over 3,000 people have been killed across Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the Gulf region (with estimates of more than 1,900 deaths in Iran and at least 19 in Israel), thousands more injured, and significant infrastructure damage reported. Global oil prices have risen to around $108 per barrel. Iran has made attempts to control and impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and other regional states have also suffered damage and casualties from Iranian missiles.Diplomatic efforts for a truce, involving Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, and other mediators, are ongoing but have not yet resulted in a ceasefire. The war remains active, with a high risk of further regional spillover.
Note:
This timeline is based on the latest verified reports from credible sources. Casualty figures and damage assessments vary slightly across different outlets. The situation is highly fluid and evolving rapidly.
US President Donald Trump ordered the launch of Operation Epic Fury, a joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. The operation followed the collapse of nuclear negotiations and was launched just before the holy month of Ramadan. Its primary objectives were to destroy Iran’s nuclear program, ballistic missile capabilities, and key leadership targets.
28 February 2026
The war began with massive surprise US-Israeli airstrikes across Iran, targeting nuclear sites, missile bases, air defense systems, and leadership compounds in Tehran and other major cities. Nearly 900 strikes were carried out in the first 12 hours. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a precision strike, along with several top officials and members of his family. Iran immediately retaliated with waves of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israel and US bases in the region.
1 March 2026
US and Israeli forces continued heavy airstrikes on Iranian military and industrial targets in over 20 provinces. Iran launched further missile barrages at Israel, triggering nationwide alerts and causing some damage. Iranian-backed proxies, particularly Hezbollah in Lebanon, intensified rocket attacks on northern Israel. Civilian casualties were reported in Iran from strikes near sensitive sites.
2–3 March 2026
Strikes intensified as US and Israeli forces targeted additional missile launchers and production facilities. Iran struck Israeli cities and attempted to disrupt shipping and energy infrastructure in the Gulf, affecting Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and other states. Hezbollah escalated its attacks on Israel. Regional airspace was closed in several countries, leading to stranded flights. Amid the chaos, Mojtaba Khamenei was named Iran’s new Supreme Leader.
Mid-March 2026 (4–16 March)
The conflict entered a sustained phase of daily US-Israeli airstrikes focused on Iranian missile stockpiles, nuclear infrastructure, and IRGC sites. Iran responded with repeated waves of missiles and drones against Israel. On 17 March, Israeli strikes killed senior officials including Ali Larijani and Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib. Iran’s proxies continued cross-border attacks. Threats to the Strait of Hormuz caused global oil prices to spike sharply. Casualties mounted rapidly on both sides.
17–23 March 2026
Israel concentrated on degrading Iran’s remaining missile and drone capabilities, while the US conducted thousands of strikes overall. Iran fired multiple barrages, including cluster munitions, causing civilian injuries in Israeli cities. Ceasefire efforts mediated by Oman, Egypt, and Pakistan began but made little progress, as both sides continued military operations. Iran’s new leadership rejected early ceasefire proposals.
24–26 March 2026
Israel launched a 48-hour surge of intense strikes on Iranian missile production sites, explosives factories, and nuclear-related facilities in provinces such as Esfahan and Tabriz. Iran responded with its latest major missile waves (reported as the 53rd barrage), causing widespread damage and injuries across Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Petah Tikva. Israel claimed to have destroyed a large portion of Iran’s missile launchers. US forces reported hitting over 10,000 targets since the beginning of the war.
27 March – 2 April 2026 (Ongoing as of today)
US and Israeli strikes continue on remaining high-value Iranian targets, while Iran maintains missile and proxy pressure on Israel and regional US assets. The Houthis in Yemen have joined the conflict, launching missiles toward Israel. President Trump has signaled openness to a ceasefire but has delayed certain strikes on energy-sector targets. Hezbollah remains highly active along the Lebanon-Israel border.As of 2 April 2026, over 3,000 people have been killed across Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the Gulf region (with estimates of more than 1,900 deaths in Iran and at least 19 in Israel), thousands more injured, and significant infrastructure damage reported. Global oil prices have risen to around $108 per barrel. Iran has made attempts to control and impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and other regional states have also suffered damage and casualties from Iranian missiles.Diplomatic efforts for a truce, involving Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, and other mediators, are ongoing but have not yet resulted in a ceasefire. The war remains active, with a high risk of further regional spillover.
Note:
This timeline is based on the latest verified reports from credible sources. Casualty figures and damage assessments vary slightly across different outlets. The situation is highly fluid and evolving rapidly.
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