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Israel, in coordination with the United States, begins military operation targeting what Netanyahu calls an “existential nuclear threat” from Iran; thanks Donald Trump and urges Israelis to follow Home Front Command guidelines.

Tel Aviv: Israel launched a daylight attack Saturday on Iran's capital , with a cloud of smoke rising from the city's downtown. The first apparent strike happened near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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- 28 Feb 2026 2:50 PM IST
Iran ballistic missile hits US naval base in #Bahrain; Israel launches more missiles
- 28 Feb 2026 2:46 PM IST
Following the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion,” the Israel Police has prepared for all scenarios and has deployed significant forces across the field.
We call on the public to remain attentive and strictly follow official instructions. Do not approach missile impact sites or areas of destruction, and allow police and emergency forces to carry out life-saving operations without interference.
In any unusual or emergency situation, report immediately to the police emergency hotline 100. For information, contact the police information center at 110.
- 28 Feb 2026 2:38 PM IST
The Pentagon on Saturday has dubbed the US combat operations over Iran as "Operation Epic Fury."
The formal title, announced via a social media post, formalises the combat operations over Iran as a major US military operation.
The Trump administration similarly formalised last year's strikes on Iran's nuclear sites as "Operation Midnight Hammer" and his strike to seize Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro earlier this year as "Operation Absolute Resolve
- 28 Feb 2026 2:33 PM IST
Explosions heard in northern Israel as the country works to intercept incoming Iranian missiles after launching a nationwide attack with U.S. on Iran.
- 28 Feb 2026 2:27 PM IST
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday announced the launch of a joint military operation with the United States against Iran, describing it as a decisive step to eliminate what he termed an “existential threat” posed by the Iranian regime.
Addressing the nation, Netanyahu said the operation—named “Operation Roaring Lion”—aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability. He thanked former US President Donald Trump for his “historic leadership” and support.
Netanyahu accused Iran’s leadership of fuelling regional instability, supporting terrorism, and threatening both Israel and the United States for decades. He asserted that the action was necessary to safeguard Israel’s security and protect global stability.
The Prime Minister also called on various ethnic groups within Iran to “rid themselves of the yoke of tyranny” and work towards a “free and peace-seeking Iran.”
Urging calm at home, Netanyahu appealed to Israeli citizens to strictly adhere to the directives of the Home Front Command, warning that the coming days would require “patience and fortitude.”
Further details about the scale and scope of the operation were not immediately disclosed.
- 28 Feb 2026 2:17 PM IST
Israel Defense Forces say missiles were identified from Iran, interception systems deployed; Home Front Command issues precautionary mobile alerts in affected areas.
- 28 Feb 2026 1:50 PM IST
Trump acknowledges that there could be American casualties following Iran strikes, saying 'that often happens in war.'
- 28 Feb 2026 1:46 PM IST
Israeli strike happened near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. State television acknowledged an explosion in the area of the offices.

