American Diplomacy, Defense & Global Strategy
After three rounds of indirect negotiations failed, the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on February 28, 2026, targeting Iran's missile sites, military infrastructure, and nuclear program remnants — initiating the most significant U.S. military engagement in the Middle East in over two decades.
After three rounds of indirect negotiations failed to produce a framework agreement, the U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure.
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