US EditionTrump says U.S. has begun ‘major combat operations in Iran,’ urges Iranians to 'take over your government'
U.S. forces launched strikes targeting Iran’s missile capabilities and navy to halt nuclear ambitions; President Trump urged Iranian citizens to overthrow their 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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