War on Iran: how the USIsraeli bid for regime change unfolded
Feb 28, 2026
Coordinated daylight assault on Tehran sparked Iranian retaliation and plunged the region into wider conflictUS-Israeli attack on Iran – live updatesUS and Israel strikes on Iran – what we know so farThe bombs and missiles started falling on Tehran in full daylight, at about 9.15am, after the wo
rking day had started and the streets and offices were full.Bombing campaigns in the modern era usually start at night, to heighten the target’s sense of disorientation and minimise the effectiveness of air defence. Continue reading... ...read more read less