Saturday, February 28, 2026

Iran hit by 'massive' US attack; retaliates with strikes on US targets

The United States has launched 'major combat operations' against Iran, President Trump said. Israeli forces also struck Iranian sites. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Sat Feb 28 2026

 
Smoke rises following an explosion after the U.S. and Israel reportedly launched an attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026, in this screen grab taken from video.

The United States has launched 'major combat operations' against Iran, President Trump said. Israeli forces also struck Iranian sites.

Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026.
 

What we know so far about the US and Israel strikes on Iran

Here's what we know so far about the US and Israel's strikes on Iran, which led to counterattacks and fears of a wider regional war.

President Donald Trump pumps his fist after disembarking Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., February 27, 2026.
 

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Social Security fund forecast to run dry sooner than expected

Social Security's trust fund is now projected to run dry in 2032, a year earlier than expected, potentially cutting benefits by 28%.

A graffiti on a wall reads" Down with the U.S.A", after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026.
 

See photos of US and Israeli military strikes against Iran

The U.S. and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28. President Trump confirmed the operation in a televised address to the nation.

Dec 6, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) looks on with the Philip F. Anschutz trophy after winning the 2025 MLS Cup against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
 

Lionel Messi to visit Trump's White House celebrating MLS title

Donald Trump is set to welcome Lionel Messi to the White House months after hosting Cristiano Ronaldo.

Above-average temperatures are finally forecast for the eastern U.S. by March 6-12, 2026, according to this map from NOAA.
 

Winter is ending, but the polar vortex is still in March's forecast

The infamous weather pattern is actually partly influencing our weather as February ends. And it may again throughout the month of March.

Smoke rises after reported Iranian missile attacks, following strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, in Manama, Bahrain, Feb. 28, 2026.
 

Are the US and Israel at war with Iran if Congress hasn't declared it?

The U.S. Constitution gives Congress the sole power to declare war, but since 1973, every president has used the War Powers Act.

Nancy Guthrie, right, and "Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie are pictured in an undated photograph.
 

Where is Savannah Guthrie's mom? What to know about case a month later

As the search for "Today" host Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy Guthrie reaches the one-month mark, here's a look at lingering details from the case.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: Draw assistant Tom Brady, Draw assistant Shaquille O'Neal, Co-Conductor Samantha Johnson, FIFA Legend Rio Ferdinand, Draw assistant Aaron Judge and Draw assistant Wayne Gretzky stand on stage as Iran is illuminated on the screen during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC.
 

FIFA responds to U.S. attack on Iran

FIFA's secretary general said his organization is focused on all teams participating at the 2026 World Cup in the wake of the USA's attack on Iran.

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