Plumes of smoke, panic as people seek shelter after Israel-US joint strikes in Iran | In photos

Published on Feb 28, 2026 02:43 pm IST

US and Israel launched a strike on Iran on Saturday, with Israel described the attack as “preventative.” Iran and Israel have closed their airspace

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People take shelter under a bridge as sirens sounded near Tel Aviv on February 28, following the announcement that Israel had launched a preemptive strike on Iran.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People take shelter under a bridge as sirens sounded near Tel Aviv on February 28, following the announcement that Israel had launched a preemptive strike on Iran.(AFP)

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Patients are placed in a parking lot at Sourasky Medical Centre for safety after sirens sounded in Tel Aviv on February 28.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Patients are placed in a parking lot at Sourasky Medical Centre for safety after sirens sounded in Tel Aviv on February 28.(AFP)

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Smoke was seen rising from buildings in Iran after Israel, US carried out strikes on Saturday.(Sourced) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 28, 2026 02:43 pm IST

Smoke was seen rising from buildings in Iran after Israel, US carried out strikes on Saturday.(Sourced)

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Smoke billows following the pre-emptive strike from Israel and the United States, in Tehran on Saturday.(ANI Video Grab) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 28, 2026 02:43 pm IST

Smoke billows following the pre-emptive strike from Israel and the United States, in Tehran on Saturday.(ANI Video Grab)

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People run for cover following an explosion, after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran.(Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 28, 2026 02:43 pm IST

People run for cover following an explosion, after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran.(Reuters)

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A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran, after two loud blasts were heard in Tehran on the morning of February 28.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran, after two loud blasts were heard in Tehran on the morning of February 28.(AFP)

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Civilians staying in a shelter after alarms announced that Israel had launched an attack on Iran, in Ramat Gan, Israel.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Civilians staying in a shelter after alarms announced that Israel had launched an attack on Iran, in Ramat Gan, Israel.(AP)

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A graffiti on a wall reads" Down with the U.S.A", after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28.(Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A graffiti on a wall reads" Down with the U.S.A", after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28.(Reuters)

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A woman runs on empty boardwalk at the Tel Aviv, Israel, port after alarms announced that Israel had launched an attack on Iran on Saturday(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 28, 2026 02:43 pm IST

A woman runs on empty boardwalk at the Tel Aviv, Israel, port after alarms announced that Israel had launched an attack on Iran on Saturday(AP)

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People run for cover following an explosion, after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran.(Reuters) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 28, 2026 02:43 pm IST

People run for cover following an explosion, after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran.(Reuters)

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A man carries two children as he runs to take shelter after sirens sounded in Tel Aviv on February 28 after Israel launched attacks on Iran(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 28, 2026 02:43 pm IST

A man carries two children as he runs to take shelter after sirens sounded in Tel Aviv on February 28 after Israel launched attacks on Iran(AFP)

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People take shelter in a parking lot as sirens sounded in Tel Aviv on February 28, following the announcement that Israel had launched a preemptive strike on Iran.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Feb 28, 2026 02:43 pm IST

People take shelter in a parking lot as sirens sounded in Tel Aviv on February 28, following the announcement that Israel had launched a preemptive strike on Iran.(AFP)

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