US-Israel Airstrikes Destroy Iranian Space Research Centre Amid Escalating Conflict

On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes, termed Operation Roaring Lion, targeting multiple Iranian sites including military facilities, nuclear sites, and leadership compounds. Among the targets was the Iranian Space Research Centre in Tehran, a key institution for satellite development and space science, which was destroyed. The strikes followed failed diplomatic efforts over Iran's nuclear program and led to Iranian missile and drone retaliations against Israeli cities and US bases in the region, escalating the ongoing conflict.