US EditionU.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran as explosions reported in Tehran
- On Feb. 28, 2026, Israel launched a daylight attack on Tehran, with explosions and a plume of smoke reported as Iranian state television acknowledged a blast.
- After weeks of rising tensions over Iran's nuclear program and U.S. President Donald Trump's threats, indirect talks in Geneva, Switzerland, on Feb. 26 occurred as the United States assembled a large fleet to pressure Iran.
- Around 30 targets were hit with nearly 50 missile strikes, including Iran's Ministry of Intelligence, Ministry of Defense, Iranian Parliament building, and sites near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's office, the Iranian Atomic Energy Agency site, and Parchin military complex.
- Iran closed its entire airspace and cut mobile services as Israel declared a state of emergency, sirens sounded nationwide, and essential services replaced schools and most workplaces.
- An Israeli defence official said the operation was coordinated with the United States, planned for months, while Iran warned it would target American personnel, bases and neighbouring countries hosting U.S. troops.
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Israel attacked Iran with a "preventive strike" and explosions were observed in Tehran. According to Israeli and US media, the US participates in the attacks. Iran reacted with drastic words.
Iran vows ‘crushing’ response as Israel strikes with US help trigger panic in Tehran
Iran warned its retaliation would be “crushing” after Israel struck multiple targets, including sites in Tehran, with blasts also reported in Tabriz. Panic signs emerged as residents queued for fuel and fled the capital, while an Israeli official said the operation had been planned for months, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
Israel, US attack Iran, explosions rock major cities
Israel announced what it called a "preemptive strike" against Iran on Saturday, amid continued mediated talks between Washington and Tehran that were meant to avert a military conflict. "The State of Israel has launched a preemptive strike against Iran. Defence Minister Israel Katz has declared a special and immediate state of emergency throughout the country," read a statement from his ministry. Shortly after, a US official confirmed that Ameri…
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