US and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran Amid Nuclear Tensions

The United States and Israel have initiated military strikes against Iran, intensifying existing tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear ambitions. This action follows a significant military buildup in the region and comes after failed negotiations aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear activities. The strikes occurred just before another round of discussions between the US and Iran, highlighting the precarious nature of diplomatic efforts. Iran maintains that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, despite ongoing suspicions. The situation continues to evolve, with implications for regional stability and international relations.

By Narendra Chaudhary Feb 28, 2026, 15:39 IST

Military Action Against Iran

On Saturday, the United States and Israel executed military strikes targeting Iran. This operation follows a significant buildup of US military forces in the Middle East and comes after repeated warnings that military action could be taken against Iran unless it agrees to limit its nuclear program. For years, Iran has been under scrutiny regarding its nuclear intentions, with suspicions that it is pursuing the development of nuclear weapons.

Former President Trump stated that the US initiated 'major combat operations' to neutralize immediate threats from Iran's regime, emphasizing the goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed this sentiment, asserting that the US and Israel are committed to dismantling the existential threat posed by Iran's regime.

In 2015, Iran had consented to limit its nuclear activities in exchange for relief from sanctions, but this agreement was undermined when Trump withdrew the US from the deal three years later. Although discussions for a new agreement were attempted last year, they fell apart after the US and Israel targeted Iran's nuclear sites in June, with Trump claiming that Iran's nuclear program had been 'obliterated.'

Following these events, the US intensified its pressure on Iran to negotiate a new nuclear deal, deploying a significant military presence that included two carrier strike groups and over 50 fighter jets, along with advanced missile defense systems.

Negotiations between the US and Iran resumed in February, with the latest discussions taking place in Geneva on Wednesday. Despite two rounds of talks, no agreement was reached to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear program. The recent airstrikes occurred just before another scheduled meeting between the two nations.

These strikes were executed shortly after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Iran was engaging in regular and unexplained activities at the uranium enrichment sites that had previously been bombed. Iran has consistently asserted that its nuclear program is intended solely for peaceful energy purposes. President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated at the UN General Assembly in September that 'Iran has never sought, and will never seek, to build a nuclear bomb.'