General · 28 February 2026
Trump Says Major Combat Operations Under Way
US and Israeli forces launched a joint attack on Iran, with Tehran initiating retaliatory missile strikes towards Israel and other Gulf states. The Israel Defence Forces confirmed Iran fired a barrage of missiles, while explosions occurred in Tehran and sirens sounded across Israel. US President Donald Trump stated "major combat operations" are under way, urging Iranian soldiers to lay down arms. Trump also called for regime change in Iran.
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