Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:15am on 28 Feb 2026,Saturday International
Israel announced on February 28, 2026, that it had carried out a pre‑emptive military attack against Iran, marking a significant escalation in longstanding regional tensions. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated the strike was intended to “remove threats to the State of Israel,” following months of planning and warnings over Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. Explosions were reported across Tehran and other Iranian cities, while air raid sirens sounded in Israel and a state of emergency was declared with schools and workplaces closed. The operation was reportedly coordinated with the United States, and Tehran has signalled plans to retaliate, further dimming hopes for diplomatic solutions to the nuclear dispute. (PC: AP)
