U.S. Launches Military Operations in Iran Following Escalating Tensions

Washington D.C. – February 28, 2026 – The U.S. Military has initiated “major combat operations” in Iran, confirmed by President Donald Trump on Saturday. The action follows a period of heightened tensions and failed negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

Trump Confirms Military Action

In a video message posted on his Truth Social account, President Trump stated the objective of the operations is “to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group of very hard, terrible people.”

According to a U.S. Official, the attacks were conducted by air and sea, targeting several ministries in the southern part of the Iranian capital, Tehran ABC News.

Nuclear Program Concerns

Trump reiterated concerns about Iran’s continued pursuit of nuclear weapons despite ongoing negotiations. He referenced Operation Midnight Hammer in June, which targeted Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordow and Isfahan, stating, “We obliterated the regime’s nuclear program… After that attack, we warned them never to resume their malicious pursuit of nuclear weapons, and we sought repeatedly to make a deal.”

The President further warned that Iran’s development of long-range missiles poses a threat to allies in Europe, U.S. Troops stationed overseas, and potentially the American homeland.

Recent Negotiations and Iranian Response

The military action follows a third round of talks held in Switzerland on Thursday, aimed at resolving the standoff over Iran’s nuclear program. However, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted Iran’s reluctance to discuss its ballistic missile development program as a “big, big problem” Al Jazeera. Iran maintained that its missile program was not part of the negotiation agenda.

Prior to the U.S. Strikes, Iran reportedly communicated to the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that it would respond “decisively” to any military aggression.

International Reactions and Market Impact

Israel launched a daylight attack on Tehran simultaneously with the U.S. Operations, with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stating the attack was “to remove threats.” Sirens sounded across Israel as a precautionary measure, anticipating potential missile launches from Iran.

The escalating geopolitical tensions have already impacted energy markets, with oil prices climbing to six-month highs amid concerns of a potential supply shock. Iran, a founding member of OPEC, is a major oil producer and controls the strategically essential Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20% of the world’s oil passes.

Previous Military Actions

In June, the U.S. Conducted strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, reportedly causing significant damage. Iran retaliated with a strike on an American air base in Qatar, resulting in minor damage but no casualties.

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