Israel-US coordinated strike aims to coerce Iran into concessions as diplomacy falters, experts say
Tensions in the Middle East have exploded into open confrontation once again. In a dramatic escalation, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced on February 28 that the country has launched a "pre-emptive attack" against Iran, simultaneously declaring a "special and permanent state of emergency" across Israel in anticipation of retaliatory strikes.
2026-02-28 17:00:42