Fighting Breaks Out in Middle East as US & Israel Attack IranTehran, Iran —(Map)On Saturday, the US and Israel attacked Iran, killing Iran’s leader. Mr. Trump has offered different reasons for the attack, including preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Israel and Saudi Arabia encouraged Mr. Trump to attack Iran. The US and Israel continued to attack Iran for a second day on Sunday. It’s a war Mr. Trump chose to have now, not one that was needed to protect the US.

Source: New York Times March 02, 2026 07:10 UTC