Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran after Israel launched “preemptive” strikes. In response, Tehran launched missiles at Israel and several US bases in the region. Follow DW for the latest.
Day: February 28, 2026
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Tensions remain high along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border. Over the past several hours, Pakistani armed forces have continued offensive operations, taking control of several Afghan posts, AzerNEWS reports.
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Numerous airstrikes across Iran reported this morning as US and Israeli forces begin a major campaign against the country. pic.twitter.com/15CgXMUB8O
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) February 28, 2026
Israel says it has launched preemptive strike on Iran
Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said the retaliation is expected and Israel has declared a state of emergency. nbcnews.com/world/iran/live-…— Emin Bred (@emin_bred) Feb 28, 2026
Key government facilities across Tehran, and Iran are being targeted as a reported second wave of U.S-Israeli strikes target intelligence headquarters, the presidential palace, and other key facilities across the city. Per Reuters, Iran’s supreme leader has already been moved to…
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) February 28, 2026
Iran’s Ali Khamenei is not in Tehran, has been transferred to secure location, official says. – Reuters
— AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) February 28, 2026