US and Israel Strike Iran: Trump Calls for Regime Change in Tehran

On February 28th, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a massive coordinated military offensive against Iran, targeting leadership infrastructure in Tehran and other locations nationwide. The strikes specifically hit areas surrounding the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as President Donald Trump announced the start of major combat operations and called for the Iranian people to overthrow their government. In immediate retaliation, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a wave of missiles and drones at U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait, while also targeting Israel. Early reports indicate significant casualties, including 57 deaths at a school in southern Iran and one civilian fatality in the United Arab Emirates. The escalation has prompted an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and raised immediate concerns over the stability of global energy markets and the security of the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States and Israel have initiated a massive joint military operation against Iran, targeting leadership infrastructure in Tehran including the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Donald Trump described the move as the start of major combat operations, openly calling for the Iranian public to overthrow their government. In immediate retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missiles and drones at U.S. bases in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait, as well as toward major Israeli cities. The escalation has resulted in significant casualties, with 57 deaths reported at a school in southern Iran and a civilian fatality in the United Arab Emirates. As global energy markets react to threats near the Strait of Hormuz, the UN Security Council is convening to address the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East.

Topics Covered

  • ⚡ U.S. and Israeli forces launch nationwide strikes across Iran targeting top leadership.
  • 🏛️ President Trump issues a direct appeal for regime change to the Iranian people.
  • 🚀 Iran retaliates with missile strikes on U.S. naval bases and regional allies.
  • 🌍 Regional air defenses engage projectiles over Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, and the UAE.
  • 📊 Global energy concerns rise as conflict threatens the critical Strait of Hormuz.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:07) - US-Israel Strikes on Tehran
  • (00:07) - Regional Retaliation and Casualties
  • (02:21) - Today's Watchlist
  • (03:36) - Conclusion
US and Israel Strike Iran: Trump Calls for Regime Change in Tehran
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