World on edge as US, Israel strikes on Iran stoke fears of broader conflict

The Hill
by Sarah Davis
February 28, 2026
World on edge as US, Israel strikes on Iran stoke fears of broader conflict
Reactions from world leaders poured out early Saturday after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran. The initiation of “Operation Epic Fury,” which came after weeks of threats from President Trump over the Middle Eastern nation’s nuclear program, sparked support from allies but also stoked fear in many countries in the region about the…
Verticals
politicsnews
Originally published on The Hill on 2/28/2026