US EditionWorld leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes on Iran as fears grow of a wider war
The strikes targeted Iran’s missile and nuclear sites, killing at least 57 and prompting widespread international emergency responses and regional missile attacks, officials said.
- On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes called Operation Epic Fury.
- Stalled diplomacy and expanded U.S. forces in the region preceded the offensive after a third round of U.S.–Iran nuclear talks ended without a breakthrough.
- Iranian state media reported strikes near Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's offices and on military, intelligence, and government-linked sites, with at least 57 killed and 45 wounded; a girls' school was hit, killing 53 and injuring 63.
- Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, prompting airspace closures, flight cancellations, and one death in Abu Dhabi.
- International bodies and analysts cautioned that the strikes risk wider regional instability and economic effects, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urging de-escalation and a return to negotiations, while Trita Parsi warned `Let’s be clear: This could have catastrophic consequences`.
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EU expresses solidarity with middle east region amid tension, urges Iran to de-escalate - The Tribune
The European Union has expressed grave concern over the escalating situation in Iran and the Middle East, condemning Tehran's actions and reaffirming its commitment to regional stability, sanctions enforcement and diplomatic efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
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