The U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday, bringing strikes to the country for the second time in eight months. There is a risk of wider regional conflict.
Kahmenei’s residence in Tehran was reportedly destroyed.
🚨 Breaking: Khamenei’s residence in Tehran destroyed 👇 pic.twitter.com/PoEWcWDxcW
— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) February 28, 2026
Trump had wanted a deal to constrain Iran’s nuclear program, and he sees an opportunity while the country is struggling at home with growing dissent following nationwide protests. Iran had hoped to avert a war, but maintains it has the right to enrich uranium and does not want to discuss other issues, like its long-range missile program or support for armed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
It wasn’t immediately clear if Iran would immediately strike back, but it had warned that American military personnel and bases spread across the region would be targets for any retaliation.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the attack as being done “to remove threats.” He did not immediately elaborate.
In Tehran, witnesses heard the first blast by Khamenei’s office. Iranian state television later reported on the explosion, without offering a cause.
BREAKING: War on Iran starts.
Israel has just hit Tehran. pic.twitter.com/oPSTBapXYi
— Clash Report (@clashreport) February 28, 2026
🚨BREAKING:
EXPLOSIONS all across Tehran right now as the Israeli Air Force is bombing the IRGC.
War has officially begun. Pray. pic.twitter.com/GBecAN2pLm
— Vivid.🇮🇱 (@VividProwess) February 28, 2026
🚨 BREAKING: MASSIVE explosions seen in Tehran as Israel launches attacks on the Iranian capital
Pray for American troops in the region tonight 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/YaquIaoTlo
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 28, 2026
🚨 BREAKING: Israel officially launches strikes aimed at dismantling military infrastructures in Tehran.
praying for peace and protection of every innocent life effected by this conflict. https://t.co/xCksz5FQg3 pic.twitter.com/IFyq8Arfyq
— Artsy (@ArtsyMeta) February 28, 2026
