Politics · 28 February 2026
Trump orders Iran strikes; intelligence disputes missile claims
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President Trump released a video statement confirming a massive American military operation aimed at enforcing regime change in Tehran. He justified the strikes by citing imminent dangers, although current intelligence assessments do not support his specific claims regarding intercontinental ballistic missiles. This significant action occurs without congressional authorisation, following collapsed diplomatic talks mediated by Oman that were scheduled to continue.
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