News World Why US, Israel attacked Iran: What we know so farWhy US, Israel attacked Iran: What we know so farGas stations witness long queues, while many Iranians began heading out of cities in search of safety, news agency Reuters reported. People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran. The White House has been pressing Iran to abandon nuclear enrichment, a longstanding cause of concern for Israel and a major point of contention with the West. Here is what we know so far about the conflict:Explosions rock IranExplosions were heard in Tehran as the US and Israel launched strikes in Iran on Saturday. Story continues below this ad Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Khamenei is still alive “as far as I know,” in an interview with NBC News.

Source: Indian Express February 28, 2026 12:35 UTC