US president Donald Trump said the US military has launched “major combat operations” in Iran, saying the country had attempted to rebuild its nuclear programme. Iranian people run for cover in Tehran, Iran. Photograph: Sohrab / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty ImagesIranians try to clear a street amid heavy traffic in Tehran, Iran. — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) February 28, 2026The US and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday, pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation. Blasts have been heard across multiple Iranian cities, including the capital Tehran and Isfahan in central Iran.

Source: The Irish Times February 28, 2026 08:44 UTC