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Trump Launches Major Combat Operations Against Iran Amid Escalation

2/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the start of 'major combat operations' against Iran as U.S. forces conduct air defense in the Middle East.
Iran launched missile strikes at U.S. bases in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.
The United States has deployed over a dozen warships and fighter jets.
This is the second direct U.S. action against Iran in under a year, after June 2025 airstrikes on Tehran.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced the start of 'major combat operations' against Iran as U.S. forces conduct air defense in the Middle East.
Iran launched missile strikes at U.S. bases in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.
The United States has deployed over a dozen warships and fighter jets.
This is the second direct U.S. action against Iran in under a year, after June 2025 airstrikes on Tehran.