Israel and America at War with Iran |
President Trump announced early Saturday that the United States, in coordination with Israel, launched a major military operation against Iran on February 28, 2026. The strikes, called Operation Epic Fury, targeted sites connected to Iran’s nuclear program, military infrastructure, and senior leadership. Video on social media shows explosions in Tehran. Iranian state media later confirmed that multiple facilities in and around the capital had been struck, and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed.
The operation was a direct response to escalating Iranian aggression, including attacks on American personnel and allies in the area and continued nuclear enrichment activities. In remarks delivered from the White House, President Trump said the strikes were intended to “protect American lives” and prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Administration officials emphasized that the mission was carried out with Israeli coordination and intelligence sharing, emphasizing the longstanding strategic partnership between America and Jerusalem.
Israeli leaders described the joint operation as a necessary preemptive step to counter an existential threat. Israeli officials, including the Nameless One of our Israel at War articles, have warned that Iran’s support for armed groups hostile to Israel, demands decisive action. The Israeli government has long maintained that it will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons........