Iran launched direct and proxy strikes against 15 countries and their forces after U.S.-Israeli attacks on Tehran. (bdnews24.com) Targets included Israel; U.S. bases in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and the Gulf; the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq, Bahrain, Oman, Syria, Cyprus and France. (local10.com) Missiles and hundreds of drones struck airports, ports and military sites, triggering airspace closures and widespread flight cancellations. (theguardian.com) The UAE reported dozens of intercepted missiles and casualties; an oil tanker and Duqm port were hit near Oman. (indianexpress.com) Tehran warned all U.S. and Israeli assets are legitimate targets, further escalating regional tensions and prompting international condemnation. (english.news.cn)
On February 28, 2026, President Donald Trump announced Operation Epic Fury, a major joint U.S.-Israeli campaign of strikes on Iran, saying the U.S. would “avenge” Americans killed, that more U.S. casualties were likely, and that military action would continue “until our objectives are achieved.” Trump framed the strikes as aimed at Iran’s nuclear, missile and naval capabilities and urged Iran’s security forces to surrender in exchange for immunity. Initial strikes targeted hundreds of sites and, according to U.S. officials, reportedly killed senior Iranian figures; the attacks prompted Iranian missile and drone retaliation and swift international concern about wider regional escalation. (washingtonpost.com)
Tom Homan is flying to Minnesota within hours to oversee ICE operations and report directly to President Trump amid protests over a federal immigration crackdown. (time.com) His arrival follows a disputed ICE-involved fatal shooting in Minneapolis that ignited demonstrations and calls from Governor Tim Walz for federal agents to leave. (theguardian.com) Homan has criticized Minnesota’s sanctuary policies and demanded local cooperation; the White House says he will coordinate enforcement and investigations on the ground. (dailycaller.com) The deployment has intensified clashes between federal agents and residents, prompted legal challenges to DHS activity, and escalated a national debate over sanctuary jurisdictions and policing tactics now. (theguardian.com)
The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump has discussed possible military options against Iran, including missile strikes that could target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, destroy Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps bases, and encourage Iranians to “finish the job.” (wsj.com) Advisers warned that large-scale strikes might not topple the regime and could spark broader conflict, urging more forces before action. (wsj.com) The administration has increased sanctions and shifted carrier and tanker assets to the region as it weighs options. (wsj.com) No final decision has been announced; Trump continues to press for regime change while closely monitoring developments and Iranian responses and consulting allied partners. (wsj.com)
Breaking: President Trump said Minnesota Governor Tim Walz called him seeking to “work together” after federal agent-involved shootings in Minneapolis. (dhs.techmis.com) Trump announced he sent Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota and demanded state officials turn over “any and all criminals” — including undocumented detainees — to federal authorities. (apnews.com) The deployment followed two fatal shootings by federal immigration officers that sparked protests and bipartisan calls for investigations. (apnews.com) Walz has publicly criticized federal operations and urged removal of ICE agents from Minnesota. (dhs.techmis.com) The dispute has intensified legal challenges, protests, and national political debate over federal immigration enforcement and raised questions about oversight. (apnews.com)
Independent journalist Cam Higby says he infiltrated Minneapolis Signal groups used to track and obstruct ICE, sharing screenshots and videos showing “dispatch” calls, plate‑check databases, emojis for roles and a “SALUTE” system. DataRepublican published a downloadable spreadsheet of 4,000+ alleged donors, claiming the fundraiser routes through a “Stand with Minnesota”/Chuffed campaign and that the first donation was from Canada‑based organizer Jonny Soppotiuk—prompting calls for FBI probes. Reports name local officials among organizers and allege police cooperation. Authorities have not confirmed criminal charges; many details remain under investigation. Coverage is developing rapidly as conservatives and local outlets amplify the revelations publicly. (thepostmillennial.com)
President Trump announced tonight he’s dispatching Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota amid ongoing ICE unrest and chaotic protests in Minneapolis, where intensive enforcement operations, detentions and several shootings have ignited mass demonstrations and legal challenges. The administration says the surge targets criminal activity; local officials and protesters accuse ICE of racial profiling and unconstitutional tactics. Trump also urged a DOJ probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar as House Republicans press oversight into her family’s sudden wealth amid a wider Minnesota fraud inquiry. Federal and state investigations and courtroom battles are unfolding as tensions escalate across the state and nationwide now. (theguardian.com)
Alex Pretti, 37, an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, was fatally shot by U.S. federal agents during an immigration-related protest in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026. (apnews.com) Witness video and accounts say Pretti was filming and moved to shield a pepper-sprayed woman before agents wrestled him down; officials say he had a legally owned handgun. (apnews.com) His family and coworkers dispute claims he posed a threat and remember him as compassionate; a VA colleague recounted Pretti honoring a deceased veteran with a ceremonial salute. (time.com) The shooting has prompted protests, union condemnation, and calls for a transparent federal investigation. (washingtonpost.com)
At a recent press conference Minnesota Governor Tim Walz mocked Attorney General Pam Bondi’s letter demanding state documents, urging Bondi instead to pursue “two million documents in the Epstein files” he said remain unreleased. Bondi’s letter had pressed Walz to restore “the rule of law” and hand over welfare- and election-related records amid a federal immigration-agent shooting and disclosure of an alleged $9 billion fraud scheme. Walz denied wrongdoing, called the federal demands political, said Minnesota has cooperated, and accused the Justice Department of targeting the state. The exchange highlights national controversy over Epstein files and federal oversight of Minnesota. (newsweek.com)
At a Minnesota Frost–New York Sirens game at Grand Casino Arena, fans observed a moment of silence for Alex Pretti before puck drop and chanted “ICE out now,” signaling protest support. Pretti, a 37‑year‑old ICU nurse, was fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis on Jan. 24 during an enforcement operation. DHS says he approached officers armed and resisted; bystander videos and family say he held only a phone and was trying to help a woman. The killing has prompted vigils, widespread protests and calls for investigations, deepening tensions over federal immigration enforcement and spurred national debate over accountability.
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Iran launched direct and proxy strikes against 15 countries and their forces after U.S.-Israeli attacks on Tehran. (bdnews24.com) Targets included Israel; U.S. bases in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and the Gulf; the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq, Bahrain, Oman, Syria, Cyprus and France. (local10.com) Missiles and hundreds of drones struck airports, ports and military sites, triggering airspace closures and widespread flight cancellations. (theguardian.com) The UAE reported dozens of intercepted missiles and casualties; an oil tanker and Duqm port were hit near Oman. (indianexpress.com) Tehran warned all U.S. and Israeli assets are legitimate targets, further escalating regional tensions and prompting international condemnation. (english.news.cn)
On February 28, 2026, President Donald Trump announced Operation Epic Fury, a major joint U.S.-Israeli campaign of strikes on Iran, saying the U.S. would “avenge” Americans killed, that more U.S. casualties were likely, and that military action would continue “until our objectives are achieved.” Trump framed the strikes as aimed at Iran’s nuclear, missile and naval capabilities and urged Iran’s security forces to surrender in exchange for immunity. Initial strikes targeted hundreds of sites and, according to U.S. officials, reportedly killed senior Iranian figures; the attacks prompted Iranian missile and drone retaliation and swift international concern about wider regional escalation. (washingtonpost.com)
President Donald Trump said the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran “could take four weeks or less,” calling it “always been a four‑week process” during remarks from Mar‑a‑Lago. (apnews.com) The comments came after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior figures, plunging the region into intense exchanges. (apnews.com) U.S. Central Command confirmed three American service members were killed and five wounded in the operation, while Iran launched missile and drone attacks across the Middle East, striking bases and airports. (news.usni.org) Trump said he was open to negotiations but warned military action would continue, and world leaders urged restraint. (apnews.com)
On June 18, 2025, Iran’s state television was briefly hacked: satellite links were disrupted and multiple channels were hijacked to air footage of past anti‑regime protests and messages urging Iranians to take to the streets. (timesofisrael.com) Iranian broadcasters later warned viewers the interruption resulted from a cyberattack by the “Zionist enemy.” (jewishnews.com) The clip also included an English‑language appeal from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (timesofisrael.com) Separately, U.S. President Donald Trump had publicly urged Iranians to keep protesting, saying “help is on its way.” (pbs.org) The incident occurred amid intensified Israel‑Iran hostilities and a wider communications blackout inside Iran, and raised international alarm worldwide. (timesofisrael.com)
