US, Israel Strike Iran After Nuclear Talks Collapse

American and Israeli forces targeted Iranian military and nuclear-linked sites, prompting retaliatory missile attacks across the region.

People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 28, 2026. AP Photo

The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran early Feb. 28 after a third round of U.S.–Iran nuclear talks ended without a breakthrough.

President Donald Trump announced in a video message that “major combat operations” had begun and warned that the conflict could bring American casualties.