US and Israel Launch Major Combat Operations in Iran for Regime Change

The United States and Israel have launched major combat operations in Iran, targeting the capital of Tehran and strategic sites. President Donald Trump announced the offensive on Truth Social, characterizing it as a response to the regime's campaign of violence and seeking total regime change. This military escalation coincides with the expiration of the New START nuclear treaty, leaving the U.S. and Russia without nuclear weapons limits for the first time since 1991. Other significant global developments include the first trilateral peace talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. since 2022, and a structural deal for TikTok's American operations. Additionally, the U.S. Coast Guard has seized ghost fleet tankers in the Caribbean, while diplomatic tensions have risen between the U.S. and Ecuador following an incident at a consulate in Minneapolis.

The United States and Israel have launched a series of major combat operations against Iran, targeting the capital city of Tehran and various strategic sites across the nation. President Donald Trump announced the offensive in the early hours of February 28th, 2026, citing an unending campaign of bloodshed by the Iranian regime. This significant escalation follows a pre-emptive strike by Israeli forces, as confirmed by Defense Minister Israel Katz, with the stated objective of achieving regime change. Beyond the Middle East, global stability faces further challenges with the expiration of the New START nuclear treaty, leaving the U.S. and Russia without nuclear limits for the first time in decades. Meanwhile, trilateral peace talks involving Ukraine and Russia have commenced, and TikTok has finalized a structural deal to separate its American operations.

Topics Covered

  • ⚡ US and Israeli forces initiate major military operations in Iran aiming for regime change following explosions in Tehran.
  • 🔬 The New START nuclear treaty between the United States and Russia expires, ending decades of regulated nuclear limits.
  • 🏛️ Representatives from Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington hold the first trilateral talks since the invasion of Ukraine began.
  • 💼 TikTok finalizes a deal to create a separate US entity, addressing long-standing national security and data privacy concerns.
  • 📊 The US Coast Guard seizes ghost fleet tankers in the Caribbean as part of a coordinated effort to disrupt illegal oil flows.
  • 🌍 Millions celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year globally as Morocco reaches the Africa Cup of Nations final.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:04) - US and Israel Operations in Iran
  • (00:04) - Global Nuclear and Diplomatic Shifts
  • (04:36) - Today's Watchlist
  • (05:30) - Conclusion
US and Israel Launch Major Combat Operations in Iran for Regime Change
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