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U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran over nuclear concerns
On February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel began military strikes on Iran, citing an imminent nuclear threat. The action follows more than three decades of efforts by Israel to disrupt Iran's nuclear activities through sabotage, assassinations, and cyber operations.
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On February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, stating that Iran posed an imminent nuclear threat. The strikes mark the end of a prolonged period of covert actions and diplomatic efforts surrounding Iran's nuclear program.
Israel's actions Israel conducted operations including the Stuxnet virus attack on Natanz centrifuges, the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, and a raid that removed 1.5 tonnes of nuclear archive files. Iran maintains that uranium enrichment is a sovereign right tied to national identity and regional influence.
Developments leading to open conflict In June 2025, Israel carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and reduced the capabilities of groups in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. Nuclear negotiations continued in Geneva during this period, with Iran reportedly moving toward diluting weapons-grade uranium.
Israel initiated direct military action, drawing the U.S. into open conflict whose broader effects are still developing.
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