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US, Israel jointly launch attack on Iran; Prez Trump says ‘Major Combat Ops’ underway, Iran retaliates
US, Israel jointly launch attack on Iran; Prez Trump says ‘Major Combat Ops’ underway, Iran retaliates

Israel-Iran war 2026: The United States of America (USA) and Israel jointly launched an attack on Iran, rocking the Middle East on Saturday. The attacks have escalated the tensions in an already volatile region. US President Donald Trump said that ‘Major Combat Operations’ are underway, and signalled a military shift in the long-running confrontation over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Israel terms the strike as pre-emptive Israel said that the…

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US Embassy in Jerusalem permits non-emergency staff to leave amid rising diplomatic strain in Middle East
US Embassy in Jerusalem permits non-emergency staff to leave amid rising diplomatic strain in Middle East

World news 2026: As regional instability and diplomatic strain snowball in the Middle East, the United States Embassy in Jerusalem has given the nod to the non-emergency personnel and their kin from Israel to leave, citing potential safety concerns. Embassy confirms development by releasing statement The embassy issued a statement on Friday, in which it confirmed that it had approved the departure on February 27, 2026. As per…

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