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Iran attacks Israel: What triggered the Israel-US joint missile strike in Tehran

On February 28, 2026, Israel and the United States launched coordinated strikes against Iran, targeting several cities including Tehran. This military action, described by Israeli officials as a pre-emptive strike, was met with immediate retaliation from Iran, which vowed a 'crushing' response. Airspace over both nations was closed, leading to disruptions in regional air travel.

The escalation comes amid heightened tensions over stalled nuclear talks between the US and Iran

The escalation comes amid heightened tensions over stalled nuclear talks between the US and Iran

Credit: Indianexpress

Key Highlights

  • Israel targeted multiple sites in Iran, including Tehran, in a pre-emptive strike.
  • US President Donald Trump confirmed American involvement in the military operation.
  • Iran responded with missile attacks against Israel, escalating the conflict.
  • Airspace in both Israel and Iran was closed following the strikes, disrupting flights.
  • Trump described the military campaign as 'massive and ongoing' and warned of potential US casualties.
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Sources

  1. Air India Delhi-Tel Aviv flight returns as Israel shuts airspace amid Iran attack
  2. Iran attacks Israel: What triggered the Israel-US joint missile strike in Tehran
  3. Why Israel and US finally launched strikes against Iran
  4. Iran vows 'crushing' retaliation after strikes by Israel and US escalate tensions
  5. Israel-Iran conflict: Trump says military campaign massive & ongoing, warns US lives may be lost

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

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