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U.S. Strikes Iran Amid Escalating Tensions with Israel

2/28/2026

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Iran fired missiles toward Israel, prompting the U.S. to initiate Operation Epic Fury against Iranian targets during Ramadan.
U.S. President Donald Trump stressed the need to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Israeli officials said the strikes aimed to eliminate threats to Israel.
Iran condemned the actions as illegal and unprovoked and vowed retaliation.

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Iran fired missiles toward Israel, prompting the U.S. to initiate Operation Epic Fury against Iranian targets during Ramadan.
U.S. President Donald Trump stressed the need to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Israeli officials said the strikes aimed to eliminate threats to Israel.
Iran condemned the actions as illegal and unprovoked and vowed retaliation.