US EditionTrump says U.S. has begun ‘major combat operations in Iran,’ urges Iranians to 'take over your government'
- Early Saturday, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. had begun `major combat operations` in Iran, confirming strikes near Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's offices.
- The U.S. built up its military, including two aircraft carriers, to defend against Iran after months of rising tensions, according to the administration.
- Explosions and smoke plumes were reported across Tehran and other cities on February 28, including three large blasts in central Tehran; Iran shut down airspace and mobile services while Israel sounded sirens and closed its airspace as hospitals activated emergency protocols.
- Regional authorities cautioned that retaliation could target U.S. military personnel while Iraq closed its airspace and the U.S. embassy in Qatar urged shelter-in-place precautions.
- Turning to Iranians, President Trump urged `take over your government` while Khamenei warned of a `regional war` amid protests and renewed negotiations.
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US, Israel launch ‘major combat operations’ in Iran
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Dan Williams and Arsalan Shahla (Bloomberg) — The US and Israel began striking targets across Iran, with President Donald Trump urging Iranians to overthrow the government in a conflict that threatens to spiral across the oil-rich Middle East. “The hour for your freedom is at hand,” Trump said, addressing Iranians in a video posted on Truth Social on Saturday. “When we’re finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will b…
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close Video President Trump announces ‘massive’ US operation on Iranian regime: ‘It’s been mass terror and we’re not going to put up with it any longer’ President Donald Trump addresses the American people following strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iran. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump encouraged the Iranian people to take over their government once the United States and Israel finished “major combat operat…
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