Why did Israel and the U.S. attack Iran?
Posted on Feb 28, 2026 / World
Israeli leaders say the attack was launched to “remove threats” from Iran, particularly concerns about its nuclear and missile programs that Israel views as existential dangers. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz called the strikes a pre-emptive move, meaning they acted first to try to prevent a potentially worse attack later. The United States says it coordinated with Israel as part of a broader effort to pressure Iran and address long-standing worries about nuclear developments. These concerns have been building for years, with both countries repeatedly warning Tehran over nuclear enrichment levels and ballistic missile capabilities. Iran, meanwhile, maintains it has peaceful nuclear intentions, though Western governments disagree. The strikes mark a significant escalation in a conflict that has involved diplomacy, threats, and occasional military exchanges. Many analysts say the goal from the U.S. and Israel’s perspective is to limit Iran’s ability to make long-range weapons or nuclear bombs.
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