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2026 Iran crisis: worst-case scenario □ Summary of Events Based on reports and analyses from credible international and diplomatic security research institutions (CFR, ISW, Al Jazeera, etc.), here is a summary of the major developments so far. Massive Joint Airstrikes (Feb 28): The United States (Operation: Epic Fury) and Israel (Operation: Roaring Lion) launched a surprise joint airstrike targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, military bases, and government infrastructure. Collapse of Iranian Leadership: Targeted strikes by Israel and the US resulted in the deaths of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with numerous high-ranking officials of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and intelligence ministries. Iran's Immediate Retaliation: Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones targeting the Israeli mainland (Beit Shemesh, Tel Aviv, etc.) and multiple US military bases located in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Casualties (Mid-March Estim...