STORY: Smoke was seen rising from central Tehran on Saturday (February 28) after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against targets in Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had begun "major combat operations" in Iran, warning that there may be U.S. casualties.

In Israel, Defence Minister Israel Katz said his country had launched strikes against Iran as Iranian media reported explosions were heard in Tehran on Saturday.

The strikes, which Trump said were aimed at destroying Iranian missiles and annihilating its navy, follow repeated U.S.-Israeli warnings that they would strike Iran again if it pressed ahead with its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

Iran launched missiles towards Israel, Israel's military said, and the Pentagon said the U.S. strikes against Iran were named "OPERATION EPIC FURY."

The renewed confrontation between Iran and its long-time foes threatened to further dim hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran's nuclear dispute with the West.

DESCRIPCIÓN DE IMÁGENES

SHOWS: TEHRAN, IRAN (FEBRUARY 28, 2026) (WANA - No use BBC Persian. No use VOA Persian. No use Manoto. No use Iran International. No use Radio Farda.)

1. SMOKE RISING OVER BUILDINGS

2. FLOWING TRAFFIC

3. SMOKE RISING BEHIND RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

4. VARIOUS OF CAR AND MOPED DRIVERS IN LINE AT GAS STATION

5. FLOWING TRAFFIC