February 28, 2026 1:48 PM
Israel and US launch strikes on Iran
Israel launched a "pre-emptive" attack against Iran on Saturday, and a major United States attack is underway, plunging the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran's nuclear dispute with the West. The U.S. military initiated a series of strikes against targets in Iran, two U.S. officials told Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. The scope of the air and sea operations was not immediately clear. The campaign is expec...