US strikes Iran military targets as Trump calls for overthrow of regime
US strikes Iran military targets as Trump calls for overthrow of regime
A US official speaking on condition of anonymity said the operation could last several days, depending on Iran's retaliation.
Jared Szuba
Feb 28, 2026
Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026. — Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Getty
WASHINGTON — US warplanes and navy ships launched strikes targeting military sites across Iran on Saturday in a coordinated attack with the Israeli military.
US President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” and called on Iran’s people to overthrow their government in a pre-recorded speech released before dawn in Washington on Saturday.
“Take over your government. It will be yours to take,” Trump said in the eight-minute video. “This will probably be your only chance for generations. For many years, you have asked for America's help, but you never got it.”
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The initial US strikes were carried out........
