US-Iran Conflict: A Historical Journey From 1953 Coup to Anticipated 2026 Strikes

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US-Iran War Erupts: Trump Confirms 'Major Combat Operations' After Strikes

People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran on February 28, 2026. (AP Photo)

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News18•28-02-2026, 14:16

US-Iran War Erupts: Trump Confirms 'Major Combat Operations' After Strikes

•The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, with initial reports indicating attacks near Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's office and nationwide.
•US President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations in Iran," citing Iran's continued nuclear program and missile development.
•Trump acknowledged potential US casualties, stating, "The lives of courageous American heroes may be lost, and we may have casualties."
•The conflict's roots trace back to the 1953 CIA-backed coup, the 1979 Islamic Revolution and hostage crisis, and decades of hostility.
•This escalation follows the 2018 US withdrawal from the JCPOA nuclear deal and increased tensions after the 2020 killing of Qassem Soleimani.

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