New Delhi, Feb 28: Israel and the United States have carried out a coordinated military strike on Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran, including near the compound housing the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to regional and international reports.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the operation was a “pre‑emptive” and “proactive” strike aimed at removing security threats posed by Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure. A US official separately confirmed that American forces are participating in the campaign, marking an overt joint action against Tehran amid a deepening nuclear standoff and heightened Middle East tensions.
Witnesses in Tehran reported loud blasts and the sound of incoming aircraft, while Iranian state media acknowledged explosions but did not immediately specify the nature of the targets or casualties. The attacks come just days after Washington and Tehran failed to secure a breakthrough in nuclear negotiations, raising fears of a broader regional war involving proxy groups and neighbouring states.
World powers have begun urgent diplomatic consultations, with many governments warning that the strikes risk triggering a major escalation in the already volatile Middle East
