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World · 28 February 2026

Trump confirms US strikes on Iran

Trump confirms US strikes on Iran

Israel and the United States have initiated significant military strikes against targets in Iran, with explosions reported across Tehran. US President Donald Trump confirmed American involvement in the operation, citing threats to allied forces. In response, Iranian officials have vowed a crushing retaliation, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly been moved to a secure location. Sirens have sounded in Jerusalem as the region braces for further escalation following the coordinated attack.

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