US and Israel launch waves of Iran strikesAFP, PARISThe US and Israel yesterday launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iran, triggering explosions in Tehran and an escalation across the region. The joint operation began with smoke seen rising over Tehran after strikes that Israel said were pre-emptive. Israel’s public broadcaster, Kan, reported that the strikes targeted Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. GULF EXPLOSIONSThe United Arab Emirates said it intercepted a second wave of Iranian strikes, after a first wave killed one civilian in Abu Dhabi. Saudi Arabia condemned Iranian attacks targeting its neighbors, but made no mention of Iran targeting the kingdom.

Source: Taipei Times February 28, 2026 16:04 UTC