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US and Israel Launch Major Combat Operations in Iran Strike

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The United States and Israel launched a massive, joint military operation against Iran on February 28th, 2026, targeting multiple cities including the capital, Tehran. US President Donald Trump confirmed the start of major combat operations, stating the objective is to prevent the Iranian regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Explosions were reported near Leadership House, the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, as well as in Isfahan, Qom, and Kermanshah. In response, Iran launched missiles toward Israel, triggering sirens in Haifa, while regional tensions escalated with reported attacks on the US Navy Fifth Fleet center in Bahrain and intercepted strikes in Qatar near Al Udeid Air Base. Airspace across the Middle East, including Iraq, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, has been closed or restricted. Consequently, global airlines like Lufthansa and Wizz Air have suspended flights through early March. Both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have called on the Iranian people to seize this moment to change their government. As of now, the full extent of casualties remains unknown.

The United States and Israel have initiated a massive joint military offensive against Iran, marking a significant escalation in Middle East conflict. President Donald Trump confirmed the commencement of major combat operations on Saturday morning, stating the objective is to neutralize Iran's nuclear capabilities. Explosions have rocked the capital city of Tehran, with smoke seen rising near Leadership House, the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Additional strikes were reported in Isfahan, Qom, and Kermanshah as Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant declared a state of emergency. This joint operation has triggered immediate retaliation, with Iranian missiles targeting Israel and regional reports of attacks on the US Navy Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. As the situation develops, global airlines including Lufthansa have suspended flights across the region while airspace in Iraq and Jordan remains closed.

Topics Covered

  • ⚡ Joint military offensive launched by the US and Israel.
  • 🏛️ Official combat objectives stated by President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
  • 🌍 Retaliatory missile strikes in Israel, Bahrain, and Qatar.
  • 💼 Global airline flight suspensions and Middle East airspace closures.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:06) - Joint Military Offensive in Iran
  • (01:20) - Regional Retaliation and Travel Disruption
US and Israel Launch Major Combat Operations in Iran Strike

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