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US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran - Reuters

US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran - Reuters

US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran Reuters

February 28, 2026 at 06:34 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"The State of Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran to remove threats to the State of Israel."

— Israel Katz , Politician

"Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"We are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"The time had come to cast off the yoke of tyranny."

— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician

"Short time ago, US began major combat operations in Iran."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"The State of Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran to remove threats to the State of Israel."

— Israel Katz , Politician

"President Masoud Pezeshkian is safe and sound and has no problems."

— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician

"In moments like these we stand together — and we win together."

— Yair Lapid , Politician

"Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"We are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"Israel had launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran to remove threats to the state of Israel."

— Israel Katz , Politician

"Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is alive 'as far as I know'."

— Abbas Araghchi , Politician

"I want a safe nation, and that’s what we’re going to have. All I want is freedom for the people."

— Donald Trump , Politician

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US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran - Reuters
Reutersvia rss

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Israel launches 'pre-emptive' attack against Iran in coordination with US
Channel News Asiavia ai 1 quote 1 person

Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The operation was coordinated with the United States and aimed at removing threats to Israel. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.

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NDTVvia ai

Israel launched pre-emptive air strikes in Tehran, with explosions reported in the capital. The operation was coordinated with the United States and aimed at removing threats to Israel. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.

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Israel says it launched ‘pre-emptive’ strike on Iran
Hurriyet Daily Newsvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Israel launched a pre-emptive missile attack against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The operation was aimed at removing threats to Israel. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.

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United States, Israel commence strikes against Iran
Dawnvia ai 4 quotes 4 persons

Israel and the United States launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The operation was coordinated with the United States and aimed at removing threats to Israel. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.

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Business Standardvia ai

Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The operation was coordinated with the United States and aimed at removing threats to Israel. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.

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Israel says it launched pre-emptive attack against Iran
The Irish Timesvia ai 3 quotes 2 persons

Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The operation was coordinated with the United States and aimed at removing threats to Israel. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.

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US-Israel strike Iran; Tehran preparing for retaliation
The Daily Starvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The US and Iran had renewed negotiations in February to resolve disputes diplomatically, but Israel insisted on dismantling Iran's nuclear infrastructure and restricting its missile program. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.

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Israel launches pre-emptive attack against Iran; explosions heard in Tehran
Khaleej Timesvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. The operation was coordinated with the United States and aimed at removing threats to Israel. Iran warned of potential retaliation against American bases if attacked.

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