❓WHAT HAPPENED: A series of terror attacks and suspected terror attacks have unfolded worldwide since the launch of Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military operation against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. and Israeli forces, Iranian-aligned militias and terrorists, and targeted American and Jewish civilians, among others.
📍WHEN & WHERE: February 28, 2026, to March 9, 2026, in locations including the U.S., Pakistan, Norway, Belgium, Azerbaijan, and Iraq.
🎯IMPACT: Intelligence and security agencies have issued heightened alerts, with investigations ongoing into Iran-inspired terror attacks and plots.
Since the launch of Operation Epic Fury by U.S.-Israeli forces on February 28, 2026, there have been a number of terror attacks or suspected terror attacks targeting Americans and Jews, among others, in the U.S., Europe, and bases and government buildings around the world.
1. Austin, Texas Bar Shooting
Gunman Ndiaga Diagne opened fire outside Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden on Sixth Street in Austin, Texas, killing three civilians and wounding 14 others. Police shot and killed the 53-year-old suspect at the scene. He wore clothing with an Iranian flag design and “Property of Allah” messaging; investigators later found related materials in his home. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is actively treating the case as a possible act of terrorism inspired by the Iran conflict—the clearest suspected lone-wolf incident on U.S. soil to date.
2. Explosion at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, Norway
A blast struck near the consular entrance around 1 AM, causing minor structural damage but no injuries. Norwegian police are investigating it as a possible deliberate, targeted attack linked to the Iran war, with terrorism not ruled out.
3. NYC: Explosive Devices Thrown Near the Mayor’s Residence
On March 8, 2026, police investigated a suspected terror incident outside Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who follows the Twelver sect of Shia Islam that counts Iran’s ayatollahs as spiritual leaders. During a clash between a small protest against Islamic extremism and a larger counter-protest, two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were thrown into the crowd, appearing to target protest organizer Jake Lang.
The devices were described as jars packed with nuts, bolts, screws, and a fuse, which could have acted as shrapnel bombs if they had detonated. Fortunately, neither device exploded.
4. Explosion Outside a Synagogue in Liège, Belgium
An early-morning blast damaged a historic synagogue, shattering windows with no injuries reported, in Liège, Belgium. Belgian authorities and the Liège mayor condemned it as a “despicable antisemitic act” and are investigating possible terrorist motives.
5. Assault on the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan
Hundreds of pro-Iran protesters attempted to storm the U.S. Consulate, breaching the perimeter, smashing windows, and attempting arson. Pakistani security forces and U.S. Marines responded with force, killing 10–22 demonstrators and injuring dozens. Related unrest damaged UN offices in northern Pakistan and contributed to a nationwide protest death toll of around 20–26. Officials view this as direct backlash violence against a U.S. diplomatic target.
6. Foiled IRGC-Linked Terror Plot in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijani security services dismantled an alleged Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) cell planning attacks on the Israeli Embassy in Baku, an Ashkenazi synagogue, Jewish community leaders, and a major oil pipeline. Explosives were seized and multiple suspects arrested, preventing what officials described as coordinated terrorist operations.
Notably, Azerbaijan, which previously paid tribute to slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has committed to joining the war after being struck by Iranian strikes.
7. Drone and Rocket Attacks by Iranian-Aligned Militias in Iraq
Pro-Iranian militias have conducted numerous attacks on U.S. and coalition targets in Iraq since the conflict began. One militia group claimed 27 separate operations on March 3 alone, involving rockets and suicide drones targeting U.S. facilities, including locations near Erbil International Airport.
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