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“Why are tensions escalating between the U.S., Israel, and Iran leading to widespread conflict?”
On February 28, 2026, the U.S. and Israel's Operation Epic Fury killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and targeted Iranian infrastructure. This directly provoked Iran's retaliatory missile and drone strikes across the Middle East.
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Since the initial strikes, U.S.-Israeli attacks have degraded Iranian missile capabilities. Iran has responded by attacking U.S. embassies, military bases, and allied Gulf states. Failed diplomatic talks in early February 2026 preceded the military escalation.
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