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U.S. Strikes Iran Amid Protests and Rising Tensions

2/28/2026

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  • The United States conducted an operation on February 28, 2026, to cripple Iran's military and nuclear programs.
  • Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has led since 1989, transforming Iran into a regional power.
  • He built the Revolutionary Guard into a dominant force and established the Axis across the Middle East.
  • Recent strikes near Khamenei's offices occurred amid nationwide protests and U.S. threats.
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guard counterattacked U.S. military installations.