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US & ISRAEL STRIKE IRAN
OPERATION SHIELD OF JUDAH

Coordinated strikes hit nuclear facilities in Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow. IRGC command centers destroyed across eight cities. Pentagon confirms largest aerial operation since 2003. Iran vows retaliation as global oil markets surge.

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US strikes Iran — smoke and fire rising over Tehran during Operation Shield of Judah on February 28, 2026 BREAKING
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US Strikes Iran: Full Timeline, Targets, and Global Impact

The US and Israel launch the largest military operation in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion. Explosions rock Tehran as Operation Shield of Judah targets nuclear facilities, IRGC command centers, and government buildings across eight Iranian cities. Trump confirms "major combat operations" in Oval Office address. Iranian retaliation underway.

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Key Updates

3:15 AM EST

Missiles target Bushehr nuclear facility

Multiple cruise missiles confirmed striking Iran's primary nuclear power plant. IAEA monitoring stations report loss of contact.

3:02 AM EST

Trump posts on Truth Social: "Major combat ops"

"Tonight, we end Iran's nuclear threat once and for all. Major combat operations are underway. God bless our troops."

2:48 AM EST

Israeli F-35s strike military command centers

IDF confirms coordinated strikes on IRGC command infrastructure across three provinces. Air defense systems neutralized.

2:30 AM EST

Iran activates air defense systems nationwide

Anti-aircraft fire reported over Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz. Iranian state TV goes dark momentarily before resuming.

2:15 AM EST

USS Eisenhower carrier group launches operations

Naval assets in the Persian Gulf begin Tomahawk cruise missile launches targeting military installations along Iran's coast.

1:50 AM EST

UN Secretary-General calls for immediate ceasefire

Emergency Security Council session scheduled for 6:00 AM EST. China and Russia demand explanation from Washington.

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Presidential Address — Replay Available

Trump's Oval Office address confirming strikes — recorded 2:00 AM EST

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