February 28, 2026 – The Press of Asia Breaking NewsA massive military strike has shocked the world this morning! The United States (US) and Israel have jointly launched pre-emptive attacks on Iran, with powerful explosions reported in Tehran and thick smoke billowing over key cities.� US President Donald Trump declared in a video message, “We have initiated major combat operations. Iran’s missile and nuclear programs will be completely destroyed!”�Strike DetailsTargets Hit: Presidential palace in Tehran, areas near Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s office, National Security Council headquarters, plus cities like Isfahan, Karaj, Qom, and Tabriz. Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz called it a “pre-emptive attack” under code names Operation Roaring Lion, Shield of Judah, and Epic Fury.�Timing and Method: Strikes began early February 28 using missiles and airstrikes. Iran shut down its airspace and communications were disrupted.�US Role: Trump described it as a “massive and ongoing” operation, urging Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to surrender or face “certain death.”�Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated, “Iran’s terror regime has chanted ‘Death to Israel’ for 47 years—now we will eliminate this existential threat.”� The strikes followed the collapse of US-Iran nuclear talks in Switzerland.�Iran’s ResponseIran retaliated immediately! The IRGC fired missiles and drones at Israel, triggering sirens and a state of emergency there.� Iranian officials vowed a “crushing response,” targeting US bases and Israel. Panic gripped Tehran as people queued for petrol and fled the capital.�Background and RisksTensions had been building for months over Iran’s nuclear program, support for proxies like Hezbollah and Houthis, and missile tests. Similar strikes occurred last June, but Iran rebuilt its capabilities.� Now, there’s a real risk of full-scale regional war spreading to Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, spiking oil prices and impacting India (80% oil imports from Gulf).�India’s Reaction: No official statement yet, but the Ministry of External Affairs is monitoring. Advisory likely for 9 million Indians in Gulf.�The situation is evolving rapidly. Stay tuned to The Press of Asia for live updates! Do you think this is the start of World War 3? Share your views in the comments.