General · 28 February 2026
US, Israel launch Iran attack; Trump confirms
The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Saturday morning, February 28, 2026, with explosions reported in multiple Iranian cities including Tehran. US President Donald Trump confirmed "major combat operations" are under way, describing the campaign as "massive and ongoing." Israel’s Defence Minister stated the strike was "pre-emptive," and Israel has named the operation “Roaring Lion.” This follows previous US attacks in June 2025, which targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities.
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