“Military strikes aim to end the destructive game of a weakened regime. Merz called on Tehran to immediately stop indiscriminate attacks and said it remains uncertain whether outside military strikes can bring about internal political change. Working on an agreement that would permanently end Iran’s military nuclear and ballistic missile program. Smoke rises over the city center after an explosion in Tehran, Iran on February 28, 2026. (AA Photo)Background of attacksIsrael and the U.S. launched military strikes on Iran on Feb. 28 while negotiations between Tehran and Washington were ongoing.

Source: Libya Today March 01, 2026 19:48 UTC