Day: February 28, 2026

UPDATE: Trump Confirms Khamenei’s Death

UPDATE: Trump Confirms Khamenei’s Death

Loud cheers are reported to have echoed across parts of Tehran as residents celebrated news of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death.

February 28, 2026
Israel Strikes Iranian Missile Launchers, Khamenei May Be Dead

Israel Strikes Iranian Missile Launchers, Khamenei May Be Dead

Israeli television claimed the assessment is that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has likely been killed.

February 28, 2026
Iran Launches Retaliatory Missile Barrage Across Gulf, One Killed

Iran Launches Retaliatory Missile Barrage Across Gulf, One Killed

Explosions were reported in several Gulf countries after Iranian missiles struck targets in the region.

February 28, 2026
International Leaders Warn of Wider Conflict after U.S.-Iran Escalation

International Leaders Warn of Wider Conflict after U.S.-Iran Escalation

The European Union, France, and several international actors have called for immediate restraint after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran.

February 28, 2026
Finland Wakes Up With a Fiscal Hangover

Finland Wakes Up With a Fiscal Hangover

Pressured by the EU on excessive budget deficits, Helsinki needs to rethink the very purpose of its government.

February 28, 2026
Tram Accident in Milan Kills One

Tram Accident in Milan Kills One

A tram derailment in the city centre claimed at least one life and injured several.

February 28, 2026
Mercosur Provisional Application Sparks Condemnation from Belgian Farmers

Mercosur Provisional Application Sparks Condemnation from Belgian Farmers

According to FUGEA, the provisional implementation of the agreement poses serious threats to European production.

February 28, 2026
EU Commission’s Support for “My Voice, My Choice” Raises Serious Legal Concerns 

EU Commission’s Support for “My Voice, My Choice” Raises Serious Legal Concerns 

Any efforts to promote abortion at the EU level violate its constitutional boundaries.

February 28, 2026
Giorgia Meloni Convenes Crisis Team Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran

Giorgia Meloni Convenes Crisis Team Following U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran

The Italian government has stepped up diplomatic and security preparedness amid the escalating situation in Iran.

February 28, 2026
Trump: U.S. Engaged in “Operation Epic Fury” Against Iran

Trump: U.S. Engaged in “Operation Epic Fury” Against Iran

The U.S. president confirmed on Truth Social that a “massive and ongoing operation” was in place to prevent the threats of the “wicked dictatorship” of Tehran.

February 28, 2026
Israeli Military Operation Against Iran: Blasts Heard Over Isfahan

Israeli Military Operation Against Iran: Blasts Heard Over Isfahan

On Saturday, February 28th, Israel announced it launched pre-emptive strikes against Iran to protect the state of Israel against threats

February 28, 2026
BREAKING: Israel Launches Pre-Emptive Strike Against Iran, with “Probable” U.S. Involvement

BREAKING: Israel Launches Pre-Emptive Strike Against Iran, with “Probable” U.S. Involvement

Defence Minister Israel Katz said the operation was intended “to remove threats against the State of Israel.”

February 28, 2026