Trump says ‘major combat operations’ underway against Iran. Here’s what we know
President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that the United States military has begun “major combat operations” in Iran as explosions were heard in the capital, Tehran.In an eight-minute video posted to Truth Social, Trump described the campaign as a response to Iran’s decades-long hostility.

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2 developments- Feb 28Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran
- Mar 1US and Israel launch new wave of attacks across Iran amid threat of escalation
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