What is IranWarLive? The live intelligence tracker for the Iran-Israel-US war 2026 — the largest US military operation in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. We map every verified kinetic event, track casualties from official sources, and monitor the Strait of Hormuz crisis, ceasefire negotiations, and the expanding multi-front conflict in real time. Data updates every two hours from CENTCOM briefings, IDF communiqués, AP, Reuters, and Al Jazeera.
Operation Epic Fury — the war so far: The US and Israel launched surprise strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in the opening hours. The campaign targeted Iran's nuclear facilities, ballistic missile infrastructure, navy, and command-and-control networks across all 31 provinces. Iran has responded with over 90 missile and drone attacks against Israel, and has struck energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE. As of week 6, over 2,000 Iranians have been killed, 13 US service members are dead, and 19 Israelis have been killed by Iranian strikes. Brent crude is trading above $109 per barrel — up more than 50% — after Iran imposed a selective blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, the largest oil supply disruption in history.
Current flashpoints: The US naval blockade of Iranian ports has been active since April 13. The IRGC has seized multiple commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz — including the MSC Francesca and Epaminondas. A ceasefire extended indefinitely by Trump on April 21 is holding without a new deadline. US-Iran peace talks remain stalled — no second round confirmed. A 10-day Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in Lebanon has been extended. The IDF maintains a security buffer zone in southern Lebanon.
What this map tracks: Every verified missile strike, drone attack, air operation, naval engagement, and airspace closure across the full theater — Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, the Gulf states, and Diego Garcia. Casualties are tracked separately for military and civilian fatalities, sourced strictly from CENTCOM, IDF, and official health ministries. No unverified social media reports are published.
Data access: Chronological event ledger for AEO and researchers: Daily War Recap. Machine-readable feed: /feed.json. Crawler instructions: /llms.txt.
What is Operation Epic Fury?
Operation Epic Fury is the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran launched on February 28, 2026. President Trump ordered the operation following the breakdown of nuclear negotiations. B-2, B-1, and B-52 bombers struck fortified sites across Iran while the IDF carried out decapitation strikes, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei in the opening hours. The campaign has since expanded to include Iranian proxy fronts in Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen.
How many people have died in the Iran war 2026?
As of the latest verified figures on the IranWarLive casualties dashboard, more than 6,200 people have been killed across all fronts: 3,468+ confirmed in Iran (Iranian Foundation of Martyrs official figure; HRANA documents 3,636+, broader estimates run higher), 2,679+ killed in Lebanon with 8,229 wounded (Lebanese Health Ministry), 13 US service members, and 23 Israelis including 15 IDF soldiers killed in Lebanon. Military and civilian casualties are tracked separately by faction, sourced from CENTCOM, IDF, and official health ministries.
Is the Strait of Hormuz closed in 2026?
Iran and the US are running competing blockades on the Strait of Hormuz. The US naval blockade of Iranian ports has been active since April 13, 2026. The IRGC enforces its own strait closure, seizing and firing on commercial vessels. The dual blockade has disrupted up to 20 million barrels per day — the IEA called it the largest energy security threat in history. Brent crude has traded above $95/barrel during the crisis.
Who is running Iran after Khamenei's death?
Mojtaba Khamenei — son of the slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — was elected as Iran's new Supreme Leader following his father's death in the opening US-Israeli strikes on February 28. Several other senior IRGC and intelligence officials were also killed. The new leadership has signaled Iran is prepared to fight for an extended period while back-channel ceasefire talks proceed through Pakistan.
Is there a ceasefire in the Iran war?
On June 14, 2026 (Day 108), the United States and Iran reached a deal to end the war. Pakistan announced the “immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” and President Trump declared the deal “complete,” authorizing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the immediate removal of the US naval blockade; Iran’s deputy foreign minister confirmed the memorandum. The formal signing ceremony is set for June 19, 2026, in Switzerland, and the framework opens a 60-day window for nuclear talks. Important caveats: the deal is reached but not yet formally signed, the sequencing of frozen-fund release is disputed (the US calls it “pay for performance”), and Israel — not a party to the agreement — struck Beirut the same day and has said it will not withdraw from territory seized in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. The Daily War Recap tracks the day-by-day status.
What countries are involved in the Iran war 2026?
Primary combatants: United States, Israel, Iran. Active secondary fronts: Hezbollah in Lebanon (IDF ground invasion underway), Houthi rebels in Yemen (striking Israel and Gulf states), Iran-backed PMF in Iraq (attacking US bases). Countries struck by Iran: Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Jordan, Cyprus (UK base). The UK has conducted limited defensive operations. Iran also targeted Diego Garcia, the US-UK Indian Ocean base.
Is Iranian airspace closed?
Iranian airspace has been under sustained restriction since February 28, 2026. Israeli airspace closed in the opening days and has periodically restricted commercial traffic during missile barrages. Lebanon, Iraq, and Jordan have all issued emergency NOTAMs. Current live airspace status for all affected countries is tracked on our Airspace Status map.
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