US and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Trump calls them a “massive” operation as Tehran vows retaliation
News from Latin America and Mercosur [Unofficial]
February 28, 2026
The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, reigniting a regional conflict and further dimming hopes for diplomacy over Tehran’s nuclear program. Explosions were reported in Tehran as Israel moved to emergency measures and shut its airspace to civilian flights.
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