Trump Says US Strike on Iran Will Continue

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Correspondent | Breaking Military News
28 February 2026 | 07:42 GMT

WASHINGTON — (February 28, 2026) In this reporter’s opinion, President Donald Trump has just declared war on Iran in a 8-minute address below confirming that United States forces have begun major combat operations against Iran, following coordinated strikes with Israel that rocked Tehran with multiple explosions and were allegedly targeting the leaders of the Iranian government.

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Explosions were heard and seen across Iran’s capital early Saturday, with smoke rising over central districts including areas near University Street and Jomhouri. Iranian state media reported additional blasts in the northern Seyyed Khandan district and other regions nationwide.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the strikes as a “pre-emptive operation” aimed at neutralizing threats to the State of Israel.

A U.S. official confirmed the action was conducted jointly by American and Israeli forces, with operations reportedly carried out by air and sea.

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Targets and Scope

President Trump stated that the objective of the operation was to eliminate what he described as imminent threats from the Iranian regime, specifically referencing nuclear and missile capabilities.

According to international media reports:

Multiple missiles struck central Tehran
Smoke plumes were visible across the skyline
Explosions were reported in western Ilam province
Iranian leadership was reportedly moved to a secure location

American officials told international outlets that the scale of the current operation is significantly larger than previous U.S. strikes on Iranian facilities last year.

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Iran Prepares Response

An Iranian official told international media that Tehran is preparing retaliatory measures and warned that any response would be “devastating.”

Global markets and regional security analysts are closely monitoring the situation amid fears of rapid escalation across the Middle East.

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Regional and Global Implications

Military analysts note that this coordinated action between the United States and Israel marks one of the most significant escalations involving Iran in recent years.

Airspace disruptions, travel advisories, and diplomatic emergency sessions are expected as world leaders respond to the unfolding conflict.

At the time of publication, there has been no formal declaration of war by Congress, though the President’s statement has intensified global concern over the potential for broader conflict.

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