The President's Daily Brief PDB Special Bulletin | U.S. & Israel Launch Joint Strikes On Iran
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Feb 28, 2026 A rapid recap of daylight joint strikes and their strategic timing. Reports on high-value targets and alleged leadership hits in Iran. Coverage of strikes on missile and military infrastructure. Discussion of proxy retaliation, regional blowback, and shifting political fallout across Gulf states.
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Daylight Strikes Signal Deliberate Dominance
- Operation Epic Fury began at 1 a.m. Eastern, a daylight opening chosen for surprise, intelligence-driven windows, and messaging about dominance.
- Mike Baker argues daylight strikes signal "we don't need the night" and aim to show power to the Iranian population and leaders.
Strikes Target Leadership And Missile Infrastructure
- Multiple Iranian cities including Tehran and Isfahan were struck targeting leadership and strategic missile infrastructure.
- Satellite imagery reportedly shows major damage at Khamenei's compound and footage of missile launchers in western Iran was released by the IDF.
IRGC Leadership Hits Cause Disruption But Not Collapse
- Early assessments claim IRGC commander General Muhammad Pakpour was likely killed, following the prior elimination of Hossein Salami.
- Baker notes the IRGC is built for attrition: leadership can be replaced though disruption occurs.