Israel launched a daylight attack on Iran’s capital, Tehran, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with the United States confirming its participation in the strikes, according to multiple reports. Smoke rose from areas of southern Tehran, particularly near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian media reported.
The attack comes roughly eight months after U.S. Forces bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities, marking a direct involvement of the United States in Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iran, according to the New York Times. Earlier Saturday, the Associated Press reported explosions were heard in Tehran and elsewhere in Iran.
A U.S. Official confirmed to Reuters that strikes against Iran were underway. The attacks are occurring against a backdrop of heightened tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. The Associated Press reported that the initial strike appeared to target areas near Ayatollah Khamenei’s offices.
The involvement of the U.S. Military was confirmed by an official, as reported by CNBC, adding a significant dimension to the escalating conflict. Al Jazeera reported multiple explosions were heard in Tehran and other locations across Iran.
