US and Israel launch joint attack on Iran as Trump urges regime change

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Emma Graham-Harrison in Jerusalem and Patrick Wintour in LondonFebruary 28, 2026 at 10:36 AM

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The US and Israel have launched a joint military attack on Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran near the supreme leader's office. President Trump declared the start of "major combat operations" and called for regime change, urging Iranians to overthrow their government. In response, Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and US military bases across the Middle East, with explosions reported in multiple countries. Both Israel and Iran have closed their airspace to civilian flights. The US and Israel claim the attack was a pre-emptive strike against Iranian threats and are encouraging a popular uprising against the Iranian government.

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