Iran Hits Back At US And Israel Because Pyrotechnics Are Universal Therapy

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KEY POINTS

•On February 28, 2026, Iran responded to attacks by the US and Israel with strikes on military bases and key locations.
•Explosions were reported in Tehran and Isfahan, while Tehran’s petrol stations saw long queues as people tried to leave the city.
•An unnamed Iranian official confirmed several ministries in southern Tehran were targeted during the retaliatory strikes.

In a diplomatic tug-of-war sporting missile fireworks, Iran decided to show its gratitude by smacking back US military bases and Israel, causing sonic parties in Tehran and Isfahan on February 28, 2026. Naturally, petrol pumps in Tehran turned into magnetic black holes for anxious Iranians eager to escape non-stop explosions—which unofficially made queues at gas stations the city’s hottest new social club. An unnamed, probably overwhelmed, Iranian official spilled that southern Tehran’s ministries didn’t get their morning coffee, instead catching targeted strikes. Meanwhile, The Guardian offers your full dossier to help you pretend you understand what’s happening.

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Nothing says 'diplomatic progress' like explosions heard across a capital, desperate queues for petrol, and anonymous officials with chilling undertakings.

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