Trump talks of ‘annihilation’, ‘elimination’ as US, Israel attack Iran

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 28, 2026 at 09:14 AM

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In February 2026, the United States and Israel launched a joint military attack on Iran, with President Trump stating the objective was to eliminate threats from the Iranian regime. Trump claimed the operation aimed to destroy Iran's missiles, navy, and prevent them from obtaining nuclear weapons, despite Iran's repeated denials of pursuing such weapons. Iran promised a "crushing" retaliation, vowing to take revenge on Israel. Sources indicated the US involvement aimed to "decapitate" the Iranian regime. The attacks occurred amidst ongoing tensions, with Israel claiming a "preventative" motive.

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us-israeli attacks on iran 90% iranian regime 80% crushing retaliation 70% military combat operation 70% nuclear weapon 70% imminent threats 60% decapitating the regime 60% regional destabilization 50% missile industry 50%