U.S. and Israel begin 'major combat operations in Iran'

The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on approximately 30 Iranian targets on February 28, 2026, including intelligence headquarters, nuclear sites, and facilities near Supreme Leader Khamenei's office. Iran immediately retaliated with ballistic missiles targeting U.S. military installations in UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait. This is no longer a limited strike—this is active regional warfare with American service members in the crosshairs and U.S. civilians across the Middle East and potentially worldwide facing elevated threat levels.