Washington, United States, Feb 28, 2026 (AFP) - US carrying out strikes against Iran: media

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2026-02-28

The United States has started carrying out strikes on Iran, US media reported Saturday, after Israel said it had attacked its long-standing regional adversary. Multiple US media outlets, citing American officials, reported that Washington had begun strikes on Iran in a joint operation with Israel, which said it had also carried out strikes and closed its airspace. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment. jfx/ane ...

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