Feb 28, 2026, 2:42 AM EST
Trump confirms 'major combat operations in Iran'
President Donald Trump confirmed the U.S. military began "major combat operations in Iran," in a video posted on his social media platform.
As Iran retaliates, largest US military base in Middle East hit by ballistic missile, Qatar says
No one was injured, according to the Qatari Ministry of Defense.
ByJon Haworth, Jack Moore, Nadine El-Bawab, David Brennan, Kevin Shalvey, Meredith Deliso, and Leah Sarnoff
Last Updated: March 3, 2026, 10:02 PM EST
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Saturday, with daytime strikes in the joint U.S.-Israel attack targeting military and government sites, officials said.
On Sunday, Iranian state television confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was among those killed by airstrikes in Tehran on Saturday.
Iran is responding to the U.S.-Israeli operation with missile and drone attacks targeting Israel, regional U.S. bases and Gulf nations. American diplomatic facilities have also been attacked.
In Lebanon, Israel is intensifying its long-running strike campaign against the Iranian-aligned Hezbollah militia.
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Here's how the news is developing.
Feb 28, 2026, 2:22 AM EST
'US strikes are in progress': Official
Israel and the U.S. have launched a joint attack on Iran, according to two U.S. officials.
The attacks have begun and they are being described as not small-scale, according to one U.S. official.
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-ABC News' Luis Martinez and Anne Flaherty
Feb 28, 2026, 2:22 AM EST
US embassy in Qatar tells Americans to shelter in place
The U.S. embassy in Qatar has told Americans to shelter in place, saying "all embassy personnel [are] directed to shelter in place and all Americans in the country are encouraged to do the same."
"The U.S. Embassy in Qatar is implementing a shelter-in-place for all personnel," the statement said. "We recommend all Americans do the same until further notice."
Officials said that Americans should "find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items."
Feb 28, 2026, 2:22 AM EST
Air raid sirens sound in Israel, airspace closed
The Israel Defense Forces said air raid sirens were turned on across Israel proactively to alert the public to the possibility of missiles being launched toward the country.
In addition, the Israeli transport ministry confirmed Israel has closed its airspace.
