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US and Israel launch strikes on Iran

United States President Donald Trump said “major combat operations” had begun against Iran as US and Israeli forces carried out joint strikes on Tehran and other cities, prompting retaliatory missile attacks across the Middle East. Explosions shook central Tehran early on Saturday. Iranian media and verified footage showed smoke rising near government compounds and residential districts. One strike landed close to the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

28 Feb, 12:30 — 28 Feb, 13:57
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Fox NewsMixed46d ago

If Khamenei falls, who takes Iran? Strikes will expose power vacuum — and the IRGC’s grip

As U.S. and Israeli strikes target Iran's top leaders, the question of succession looms large with no clear heir apparent to lead the Islamic Republic.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual46d ago

Iranian deputy minister of foreign Affairs condemns US-Israeli attacks

Iran’s deputy minister of foreign affairs condemned the US-Israeli strikes.

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YahooMostly Factual46d ago

Fetterman reacts to U.S. attack on Iran

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in-cyprus46d ago

Israel believes strikes killed senior Iranian officials as Tehran’s attacks spread across region

Israel believes its attacks killed several senior Iranian officials, a source briefed on the military’s operations said on Saturday, as Iran fired a new wave of missiles toward Israel and explosions and blasts were reported across the region. The Israeli military said it had identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. New restrictions were also […]

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Daily SabahMixed46d ago

Türkiye calls on US, Israel, Iran to cease attacks 'immediately'

Türkiye on Saturday called on the United States, Israel and Iran to cease attacks “immediately”, saying issues in the Middle East should be resolved through peaceful means. Türkiy...

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helsinki-timesMostly Factual46d ago

US and Israel launch strikes on Iran

United States President Donald Trump said “major combat operations” had begun against Iran as US and Israeli forces carried out joint strikes on Tehran and other cities, prompting retaliatory missile attacks across the Middle East. Explosions shook central Tehran early on Saturday. Iranian media and verified footage showed smoke rising near government compounds and residential districts. One strike landed close to the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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