US Says ‘Strikes Underway’ As Plumes Of Smoke Rise Above Tehran

(RFE RL) Israel carried out what it described as a “preemptive strike” against Iran on February 28, sharply escalating tensions in the Middle East and dimming hopes for a diplomatic resolution between Tehran and Washington over Iran’s nuclear program. “The State of Israel launched a preemptive attack against Iran to remove threats to the State of Israel,” Defense Minister Israel Katz said. Two senior US officials confirmed to RFE/RL in Washington that “American military strikes” on Iran were underway, as reports from several Iranian media outlets noted further explosions in the Iranian cities of Tabriz and Tehran. “The United States participated in this morning’s attack and was also carrying out strikes,” one senior US official said. A second confirmed the statement. – US Says ‘Strikes Underway’ As Plumes Of Smoke Rise Above Tehran