Overview
- Stanbury, currently in Los Angeles, said her twin sons remain in Dubai and feel safe, adding she cannot return yet due to travel constraints.
- President Donald Trump announced on February 28 that the United States and Israel launched a joint offensive against Iran, with operations continuing.
- The U.S. military confirmed three American service members were killed, marking the first officially acknowledged U.S. fatalities in the conflict.
- Iranian officials reported heavy civilian casualties at a girls’ elementary school, per the BBC, as U.S. Central Command reviews the incident and Israel says it is not aware of operations in that area.
- Dubai halted airspace and residents reported missile interceptions near homes, with Chanel Ayan saying the past day was frightening; some outlets also cite unverified reports of high-level Iranian casualties.