Iran is responding to the strikes by launching missile and drone attacks on Israel and Gulf states hosting US bases.

US and Israel strike Iran; supreme leader confirmed killed; fierce domestic criticism of military action – key US politics stories from 28 February at a glance

Donald Trump threatens to unleash ‘force that has never been seen before’ in response to retaliation from Tehran

Iran strikes energy infrastructure across the Gulf as IRGC announces closure of Strait of Hormuz.

Washington says 'harder hits' are still to come, as Tehran retaliates by closing the Strait of Hormuz.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) says it destroyed air defence installations as well as missile and drone launch sites.

Iran is responding to the strikes by launching missile and drone attacks on Israel and Gulf states hosting US bases.