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US confirms attacks on Iran

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Alex Forrest Whiting
February 28, 2026Advertisement
Israeland the US have lauched a series of coordinated attacks on Iran. Explosions have been heard in the capital Tehran, and local media are reporting nationwide missile strikes. Witnesses say they've seen smoke rising near the offices of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has not been seen in public for days. Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has launched a first wave of drones and missiles targeting Israel.