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U.S. and Israel Launch Strikes Against Iran's Nuclear Threat

2/28/2026

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The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced major combat operations.
Trump accused Iran of continuing its nuclear program and developing missiles that threaten the United States and its allies.
He urged Iranian forces to lay down their arms or face "certain death."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strikes aimed to eliminate an existential threat from Iran.

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The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced major combat operations.
Trump accused Iran of continuing its nuclear program and developing missiles that threaten the United States and its allies.
He urged Iranian forces to lay down their arms or face "certain death."
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strikes aimed to eliminate an existential threat from Iran.