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World · 28 February 2026

US joins Israel in launching air strikes against Iran

Reports indicate that the United States has joined Israel in conducting military strikes against targets within Iran. Explosions have been detected across the capital city of Tehran following what Israeli officials described as a pre-emptive operation. In response to the escalating situation, Defence Minister Israel Katz has formally declared a special state of emergency throughout Israel. The joint action suggests a significant deterioration in diplomatic efforts regarding nuclear negotiations.

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