Beginning on February 28th, 2026, Israel and the United States engaged in coordinated joint attacks on various sites in Iran. The attacks have targeted key Iranian officials, military commanders and facilities, and was aimed at regime change.
In retaliation, Iran launched dozens of its drones and ballistic missiles throughout the Persian Gulf at targets in Israel and US military bases. Iran launched strikes on civilian airports and shipping ports in Kuwait, the UAE, and Oman. Britain’s Akrotiri and Dhekelia military base in Cyprus was struck as well. Iran also closed the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil and gas shipments.
US officials, including President Donald Trump, have offered various reasons for launching the war on Iran, including to ward off an imminent threat it poses, destroy missile and military capabilities, prevent it from obtaining nuclear weapons, and ultimately to achieve regime change by bringing the Iranian opposition to power.
President Trump states that the strikes on Iran are needed. He also made a speech about the reasons why, as most US citizens are disappointed in the decisions our president is making and it became a big issue on the Internet. People who state their opinions caused arguments with others. Trump says the war may last 4 – 5 weeks.
The Internet portrays Iranians happily celebrating, running into the streets and dancing because they finally have freedom. There are a lot of different views citizens have about this situation.
Many US citizens are worried about what the war on Iran might cause in the future. There are a lot of worries about the loss of life and perpetuated war that could occur.
Sources:
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-israel-us-strikes-2026?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfMS d6AD_Ud9pn-lKPhiNHWXsYK65yo6bcg1A_a9hsli_kbUU83xWgy&gaa_ts=69a5dcfc&gaa_sig= bxH6ChzbShjJiR7wO6NYMhTJTgIZJF9PVGBasX-YaNLTUhAViSRTjc106Gvy4TJeLV7V-4IborF EL9SW96IyTQ%3D%3D
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-slams-starmer-not-winston-churchill-refusal-back-iran-st rikes
https://www.cbsnews.com/
