February 28, 2026 Historic US-Israel strikes on Iran underway as Tehran faces regime survival test Israel launches Operation Roaring Lion with US strikes on Iran sites. Reports suggest Ali Shamkhani, key Khamenei adviser, killed in opening wave.
February 28, 2026 Trump tells Iranians the 'hour of your freedom is at hand' as US-Israel launch strikes against Iran President Donald Trump encouraged the Iranian people to take over their government after announcing the United States and Israel are involved in “major combat operations" in Iran.
February 28, 2026 US joins Israel in preemptive strike on Iran as Trump confirms ‘major combat operations’ The United States joined Israel in launching preemptive strikes against Iran, escalating tensions in the Middle East as President Donald Trump confirmed “major combat operations" were underway.
February 27, 2026 US positions F-22 stealth fighters in Israel, puts 'almost any target in Iran at risk' Eleven U.S. F-22 Raptor stealth fighters have reportedly been deployed to Israel's Ovda Air Base, marking America's first operational combat aircraft deployment.
February 27, 2026 Churchill statue in London defaced with anti-Israel messages An individual was arrested after a statue of the late United Kingdom Prime Minister Winston Churchill and the statue's base were graffitied in the U.K.
February 27, 2026 State Dept authorizes non-essential US Embassy personnel in Jerusalem to depart ahead of possible Iran strikes The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem authorized non-essential staff to leave as tensions continue to escalate ahead of a possible U.S. strikes on Iran.
February 26, 2026 India and Israel elevate ties to 'special strategic partnership' status during Modi visit India and Israel elevated their ties to a “special strategic partnership" as leaders met and signed 16 agreements covering a range of topics.
February 25, 2026 How families of hostages and thousands of volunteers came together to bring them home Ordinary families became extraordinary advocates, fighting 843 days to bring every Oct. 7 hostage home from Gaza. Their demanding mission is complete.
February 24, 2026 Iran’s shadowy chemical weapons program draws scrutiny as reports allege use against protesters The Foundation for Defense of Democracies warns Iran's alleged chemical weapons program poses growing threat as U.S. increases military presence in region.
February 24, 2026 Iran nears China anti-ship supersonic missile deal as US carriers mass in region: report Iran reportedly nears deal with China for supersonic anti-ship missiles that could target U.S. carrier strike groups deployed in Middle East waters.