Trump Announces Major Combat Operations Against Iran Saturday
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WASHINGTON, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday Feb. 28 that U.S. forces had begun major combat operations in Iran, saying the strikes aim to destroy Iranian missiles and dismantle its missile industry. He said operations are "massive and ongoing" and warned of possible U.S. casualties. Trump urged Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard to lay down arms and promised immunity, and called on Iranians to take over government after operations. U.S. and Israeli forces reportedly coordinated attacks, and U.S. intelligence reportedly disputes some missile threat claims. Thomas Massie called the strikes acts of war. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. Weeks of diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran addressed nuclear and missile programs.
- 2. Feb. 26 — most recent reported talks produced no agreement.
- 3. Feb. 28 — President Trump announced major combat operations against Iran via Truth Social.
- 4. Feb. 28 — Reports of explosions in Tehran and reported coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes emerged.
- 5. Feb. 28 — U.S. media sources and a U.S. lawmaker publicly disputed or criticized the actions and intelligence claims.
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