Three American soldiers killed during attack in Iran, attack on oil tanker in Hormuz Strait and Israel’s big warning; What happened the next day? TOP 10 UPDATES. Iran-Israel-US Conflict Escalates After Khamenei Killing

By Samira Vishwas On Mar 2, 2026

West Asia Crisis, Iran vs Israel US conflict: The situation in West Asia is continuously worsening. Supreme leader of Iran in joint attacks of America and Israel Death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei After this, a war like situation was created in the area. On the one hand, military action is being intensified, while on the other hand, discussion of efforts for dialogue and mediation has also started. US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran now wants to talk and America is also ready for it. He said that Iran should have talked earlier. According to American media reports, many top leaders of Iran have also been killed in the attack.

On the other hand, the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu Said clearly that the attacks inside Tehran will intensify. According to him, the Israeli Army is carrying out the campaign with full vigor and this action may intensify in the coming days. Israel is preparing to call 1 lakh more soldiers for Operation Roaring Lion.

What has happened so far in Iran vs US-Israel Conflict?

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that it targeted US military bases and the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Gulf region. However, the US Central Command rejected these claims and said that the missiles did not even reach near the ship.
America has also confirmed that three of its soldiers were killed and 5 were injured during the ongoing operation in Iran. American forces have also claimed to have targeted a large Iranian naval warship.
The impact of tension is also visible on global energy routes. There is news of an attack on an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, in which several people were injured. This sea route is considered very important for the world’s oil supply.
Iran has welcomed the mediation offer from Indonesia. Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry had announced a day earlier that President Prabowo Subianto was ready to go to Tehran to facilitate talks if both sides agreed.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over Khamenei’s death and called it a violation of international law. Pak PM said, “The government and people of Pakistan are with the people of Iran in this hour of grief. Express our deepest condolences on the martyrdom of Khamenei. Pakistan also expresses concern over the violation of the rules of international law. It is an old tradition that heads of state/government should not be targeted. We pray for the departed soul. May Allah Almighty give the Iranian people patience and strength to bear this irreparable loss.”
There has been political reaction in India also. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the incident, calling it a targeted attack without any declaration of war. He said, “The United States and Israel carried out the targeted assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Husseini Khamenei, in a military strike carried out without any formal declaration of war. INC expresses its deepest condolences to the Supreme Leader’s family, the people of Iran, and the Shia community around the world at this time of deep sorrow. We stand with them in dealing with this grave crisis.”
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the country has started the constitutional process and an interim leadership council is taking over. He warned that Iran can go to any extent to protect itself.
Missile attacks on Israel continue from Iran, in which many people are reported dead and dozens injured. The sounds of explosions were also heard in the Gulf cities of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Manama, causing panic in the entire region. The death toll in the Iranian attack on Israel has increased to 8.
Iranian state television reported that an oil tanker was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz as it tried to pass through the strait, amid escalating confrontation between Tehran and US-Israeli forces. The footage showed that it was on fire while it was sinking.
Oman says that an oil tanker was attacked near its port on the Strait of Hormuz, in which 4 people were injured. The state-owned Oman News Agency said the ship, a Palau-flagged tanker named Skylight, was targeted. The crew were identified as Indian and Iranian nationals. It was not immediately clear who was behind the attack. However, the incident came amid reports that Iran was issuing radio threats to ships passing through the strait following US and Israeli attacks on its territory.

This conflict in West Asia is no longer regional, but has started showing global impact. Military action, threat to oil supplies, international politics and possible negotiations – all aspects together are making the situation extremely complex. In the coming days it will be decided whether the situation moves towards a major war or diplomacy can reduce the tension.