Iran fires missiles at Israel as Trump announces major US operation

The Israeli military confirms that missiles were fired from Iran toward Israeli territory

Washington / Tehran: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-Feb 28th, 2026) Regional tensions intensified on Saturday after Iran launched a missile attack on Israel in response to reported strikes by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets.

The Israeli military confirmed that missiles were fired from Iran toward Israeli territory.

In a statement, it said air defense systems were activated to intercept the incoming projectiles and that the situation was being closely monitored.

The escalation came shortly after US President Donald Trump announced a major military operation against Iran. In a video statement posted on his social media platform Truth Social, President Trump said the United States had initiated a large-scale operation aimed at neutralizing threats posed by the Iranian government.

“Iran cannot have nuclear weapons,” President Trump said, adding that the US would destroy Iran’s missile systems and missile production infrastructure. He further warned that Washington intended to target Iran’s naval capabilities.

The US president stated that the Primary objective of the operation was to safeguard American citizens and reduce risks to US personnel stationed in the region. He maintained that all necessary steps had been taken to mitigate potential threats.

The rapid exchange of strikes has heightened fears of a wider regional conflict, with global observers closely watching developments in the middle East.