Live updates: US, Israel launch strikes against Iran; Trump calls on Iranians to topple their government
The Hill
February 28, 2026
The U.S. and Israel early Saturday morning launched strikes against Iran, while President Trump called on the Iranian people to seize the chance to topple their government. “A short time ago, the United States military began major combat operations in Iran,” he said in a video posted to Truth Social at 2:30 a.m. EST. “Our objective is…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/28/2026