US, Israel Launch Attacks on Iran as Trump Urges Uprising

People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran, on Feb. 28.AP

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By Dan Williams, Arsalan Shahla, and Dana Khraiche

February 28, 2026 at 6:23 AM UTC

Updated on

February 28, 2026 at 2:37 PM UTC

The US and Israel struck targets across Iran, with President Donald Trump urging Iranians to overthrow the government in a conflict that is already spiraling across the oil-rich Middle East.

“The hour for your freedom is at hand,” Trump said, addressing Iranians in a video posted on Truth Social on Saturday. “When we’re finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations.”