Here are the **latest verified news developments today on the Iran–Israel crisis (28 February 2026):**

Here are the **latest verified news developments today on the Iran–Israel crisis (28 February 2026):**

### 🇮🇱 **Israel and the U.S. Strike Iran** • Israel has launched **air and missile strikes on targets inside Iran**, reportedly with **coordination from the United States military**. Explosions have been reported in Tehran and other cities. ([The Guardian][1]) • Israeli officials described the action as a **pre-emptive operation** against perceived threats from Iran’s missile and nuclear programs. ([Tabnak][2]) • U.S. President **Donald Trump confirmed “major combat operations” underway** and urged pressure on Iranian leadership. ([AP News][3]) ### 🇮🇷 **Iran Responds with Missile and Air Defenses** • Iran has **launched its own missiles toward Israel** in retaliation, with sirens sounding across northern Israel and defensive systems activated. ([ہم نیوز][4]) • Iranian state-linked reports also describe explosions and impacts in various Iranian cities as result of the strikes. ([Daily Ausaf][5]) ### 🌍 **Regional Tensions Escalate** • Reports indicate **cyberattacks on Iranian state news agencies** following the strikes. ([AAJ News][6]) • Neighboring countries such as Pakistan are closely monitoring airspace due to the conflict escalation. ([ایکسپریس اردو][7]) • There are also unconfirmed regional reports of increased Israeli military actions beyond Iran, including in Lebanon. ([Daily Pakistan][8]) --- ### 📌 **What This Means Now** The situation is highly fluid and developing rapidly. Both sides have engaged in direct military action, and the risk of further escalation — including wider regional involvement — is significant. International appeals for restraint are expected as events unfold. ([ایکسپریس اردو][7]) Would you like a *summary of international reactions* to these developments too? [1]: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/feb/28/israel-attacks-iran-as-blasts-heard-in-tehran-live-updates?utm_source=chatgpt.com "US and Israel attack Iran as Trump says ‘major combat operations’ under way – live" [2]: https://www.tabnak.ir/fa/news/1360234/%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A6%DB%8C%D9%84-%D8%A7%D8%B9%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85-%DA%A9%D8%B1%D8%AF-%D8%A8%D9%87-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AD%D9%85%D9%84%D9%87-%DA%A9%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%87-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA-%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%BE-%D9%85%D8%A7-%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B2%D9%87-%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%84%DB%8C%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%B1%D8%B2%D9%85%DB%8C-%DA%AF%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%87-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D8%A2%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%B2-%DA%A9%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%87%E2%80%8C%D8%A7%DB%8C%D9%85?utm_source=chatgpt.com "اسرائیل اعلام کرد به ایران حمله کرده است/ ترامپ: ما تازه عملیات رزمی گسترده در ایران را آغاز کرده‌ایم" [3]: https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-explosion-tehran-c2f11247d8a66e36929266f2c557a54c?utm_source=chatgpt.com "US and Israel launch a major attack on Iran and Trump urges Iranians to 'take over your government'" [4]: https://humnews.pk/latest/574696/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "ایران نے اسرائیل پر جوابی حملہ کر دیا - ہم نیوز - Hum News" [5]: https://dailyausaf.com/latest-news/2026/02/28/239435/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "اسرائیل کا ایران پر حملہ، خطے میں کشیدگی شدت اختیار کر گئی - Daily Ausaf" [6]: https://www.aaj.tv/news/30500220/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "اسرائیل امریکا کے فضائی حملوں کے بعد ایران کی خبر ایجنسیوں پر سائبر حملے - World - AAJ" [7]: https://www.express.pk/story/2802569/israel-and-america-attack-iran-pakistani-airspace-to-be-closely-monitored-2802569?utm_source=chatgpt.com "اسرائیل اور امریکا کا ایران پر حملہ، پاکستانی فضائی حدود کی کڑی نگرانی کی ہدایت - ایکسپریس اردو" [8]: https://dailypakistan.com.pk/28-Feb-2026/1913613?utm_source=chatgpt.com "اسرائیل نے ایران کے علاوہ لبنان پر بھی حملے تیز کر دیے"