The Iranian Supreme National Security Council has urged citizens to evacuate Tehran and several other major cities to ensure their safety following a large-scale, joint military offensive launched by the US and Israel early Saturday morning. This operation comes after weeks of escalating tensions and American threats of military action, accompanied by a significant troop buildup in the Middle East. Iran in response launched multiple salvos of missiles toward Israel, announcing the commencement of “Operation True Promise IV.”Explosions have been reported in several Iranian cities, including Tehran, Qom, Isfahan, and Kermanshah. Edited translation from Al-Masry al-Youm

Source: Egypt Independent February 28, 2026 13:03 UTC