Has it begun? For weeks, President Trump has warned that severe consequences could befall the Iranian regime if it couldn’t work out a deal regarding its nuclear ambitions. Tehran, weakened since Operation Midnight Hammer last summer, has been bracing as the US has deployed massive military assets into the region.
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With no deal hashed out and the Iranians rejecting all overtures, the time for action is now, and it could be happening as we speak. As we speak, there have been “assassination” strikes around Tehran. These strikes have now expanded to the rest of the country. It’s confirmed as an Israeli-US operation (via WSJ):
🚨 BREAKING
Moments ago, Israel launched preemptive military strikes on Iran, with reports stating the United States also played a role.pic.twitter.com/Ymj4Q1KrCK
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) February 28, 2026
NYT reporting that they are targeting Khamenei’s usual place of residence. One would presume however that Khamenei has long been moved to a secure location pic.twitter.com/m8QtAs6K3R
— John (@johnnyedwardfap) February 28, 2026
The U.S. and Israel said they launched an attack on Iran on Saturday, a joint operation that risks a wider regional conflict in one of the most economically sensitive parts of the world.
Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the Israeli strike and declared an immediate state of emergency in all areas of Israel. The U.S. participated in the attack and was also carrying out strikes, a U.S. official said.
The attack was preceded by a monthlong U.S. military buildup that followed President Trump’s pledge to come to the aid of protesters who rocked the regime at the beginning of January. The president repeatedly warned Iran it could face military action if it failed to give up its nuclear program. Vice President JD Vance said Feb. 17 that Tehran’s offers in two rounds of negotiations had fallen short of U.S. demands.
Iran’s top officials have warned the country would retaliate against any attack and that even the smallest strike could trigger a regionwide war. The country had steeled itself for a conflict, mobilizing its forces, hardening its nuclear facilities, dispersing decision making authority and cracking down on internal dissent.
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2 big updates here:
– Israeli media outlets have now reportedly said that several “assassination” strikes are were carried out against Iran.
– NYT and WSJ confirm that it is indeed a joint U.S.-Israeli operation.
More to come.— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) February 28, 2026
Multiple explosions reported across the Iranian capital of Tehran. pic.twitter.com/qWszUWiIuU
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) February 28, 2026
Early reports now that Israel has launched preemptive strikes on Iran, as reports of intense explosions heard across Tehran, Iran’s capital, come in. More to come.
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) February 28, 2026
#BREAKING: The IDF is currently striking IRGC terror targets in Iran.
— Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) February 28, 2026
Israel has launched strikes on Iranian regime targets in Iran
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) February 28, 2026
JUST IN – Israel declares a state of emergency across the country following its attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran.
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) February 28, 2026
Israel is confirmed to have launched “preemptive strikes” this morning against Iran. pic.twitter.com/KAMo8oldTe
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) February 28, 2026
Israel has closed its airspace and has essentially gone on lockdown since the strikes began.
Key government facilities across Tehran, and Iran are being targeted as a reported second wave of U.S-Israeli strikes target intelligence headquarters, the presidential palace, and other key facilities across the city. Per Reuters, Iran’s supreme leader has already been moved to…
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) February 28, 2026
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