The missiles fired by Israel and the US hit multiple Iranian cities, including several leadership sites in Tehran. The US president, Donald Trump, said his aim was to eliminate the alleged threat posed by Iran to America, its troops, and its allies. When the bombs stop, the people of Iran, Mr Trump said, would be able to reclaim their government from the current leaders. Unsurprisingly, if Iran believes that the very existence of the Islamic republic is at stake, it will not hold back. ADVERTISEMENTMr Trump claimed that his bombing campaign against Iran in June 2025 had decimated the country’s nuclear capabilities.

Source: The Telegraph March 01, 2026 02:36 UTC