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US, Israel launch attack on Iran: Trump says major combat operations under way

Feb 28, 2026 - 09:32
Feb 28, 2026 - 11:17
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US, Israel launch attack on Iran: Trump says major combat operations under way

THE Israel Defence Forces says retaliatory strikes have been launched by Iran.

Trump has urged Iranians to "take over" the Iranian government, saying "it will be yours to take. This will probably be your only chance for generations"

Explosions have been heard in five cities across Iran.

 Washington has been ramping up the pressure on Tehran to agree to a new deal on its nuclear programme.

Trump said on Friday he was "not happy" with Iran's negotiating position during nuclear talks.

 Memories are still fresh in Israel of the 12-Day War with Iran last June, which severely depleted Iranian air defence.

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Iraq has closed its airspace to all civilian flights following reports that Israel and US forces carried out strikes against Iran.

The Iraqi authorities announced that all flight operations would be suspended because of rising security risks, which followed the reported military activities.

ITheIraqi Civil Aviation Authority ordered a nationwide air traffic suspension through Iraqi airspace, according to Iraqi news outlets.

The move reflects heightened fears of spill-over from the escalating regional confrontation. The strikes in Iran targeted sites that included locations that Israel considered security threats.

The air operations began, which resulted in explosive sounds being heard throughout Tehran and multiple Iranian cities.

Airspace closures have previously caused disruptions to Maviation in the iddle East  In mid-2025, during a previous Israel-Iran conflict, Israel, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and other neighbouring countries closed their skies.

The airlines had to cancel or reroute their flights throughout the entire region. The earlier closure forced major airlines such as Emirates, Lufthansa, and Air India to change their flight paths from Iran and Iraq because the active air routes that connected Europe to the Gulf became extremely dangerous.

The current conflict has caused increasing disruptions to civil aviation operations, according to Iraq's decision. The eastern part of Iraq serves as a crucial flight pathway that connects Asia and Europe with the Gulf region.

The shutdown will impact thousands of travellers who use the long-haul services of airlines that operate on that route. Passengers are likely to face flight cancellations, reroutes, and delays until the situation stabilises, while airlines monitor safety notices and government advisories to avoid conflict zones.

Israel-Iran War Tension: What can you expect next?

With regional tensions high and airspaces closing across neighbouring countries, the crisis could have longer-term effects on global flight networks and civilian travel, should the conflict escalate further.

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