The United States and Israel attack Iran in the midst of negotiations

The Middle East is sliding into a military confrontation with incalculable regional consequences.

Indeed, the joint offensive launched on the morning of February 28, 2026, was presented by Washington as a preemptive action and by Tel Aviv as “Operation Lion’s Roar.” The attack mobilized a combination of cruise missiles, armed drones, and fighter jets, targeting several Iranian regions, including Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, Karaj, Kermanshah, and Tabriz. Explosions were reported in urban areas, causing damage to residential neighborhoods and disruptions to electricity and telephone networks.

The strikes targeted not only military installations but also civilian and industrial infrastructure. Media reports mention, in particular, the attack on a girls’ school in Minab, in Hormozgan province, where several dozen students were killed, raising serious concerns about the potentially indiscriminate nature of the operation. Military targets included ballistic missile production sites, drone depots, and the residences of Iranian military and civilian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

This strategy is part of a maximum pressure campaign aimed at neutralizing what US authorities consider an imminent nuclear threat. However, the choice to use force when a diplomatic compromise was possible constitutes a deliberate sabotage of the international negotiation process.

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