Middle East in Flames: US-Israeli Strikes on Tehran Prompt Massive Iranian Counterattack

28 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ —  These reports detail a massive joint military operation by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, 2026, aimed at dismantling its nuclear program and security apparatus. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the strikes, with the later claiming that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was likely killed in an attack on his compound. In response, Iran and its regional allies launched retaliatory missile and drone barrages at Israel and several U.S. military bases in the Persian Gulf. International reactions vary, as Western leaders support the effort to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran while Oman, Russia, and China warn of a catastrophic regional war. Domestic chaos has gripped Iran, characterized by infrastructure damage, internet blackouts, and civilians attempting to flee the capital amidst calls for regime change. Continue reading →