U.S. and Israeli forces launched air and missile strikes across Iran on February 28, 2026, reportedly targeting the supreme leader’s compound, military command centers and nuclear-linked sites. (theguardian.com) Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were “many signs” that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may be dead after the strikes. (al-monitor.com) Iran’s foreign ministry and officials denied those reports, with the foreign minister saying Khamenei was alive “as far as I know.” (apnews.com) President Donald Trump supported calls for Iranians to rise while Tehran launched serious retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region. Khamenei’s status remains unconfirmed amid chaotic, evolving reports. (washingtonpost.com)
On Feb. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump authorized overnight military strikes on Iran, prompting angry backlash from MAGA figures. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the action a betrayal—writing on X, “We voted for America First and ZERO wars,” and labeled the administration “sick fucking liars.” Tucker Carlson told ABC that the attack was “absolutely disgusting and evil.” Alex Jones warned on X that “Trump’s HUGE gamble accelerates the world’s trajectory towards a nuclear world war.” Andrew Tate posted an image (pic.x.com/vUbr1pgCF2). Critics noted the strikes began without congressional approval and risk wider regional escalation. Many urged Congress to act swiftly. (thedailybeast.com)
BREAKING: Reports security forces entering Ilam hospital — injured civilians at risk
Sources reporting unrest and hospital incidents in Ilam. (kurdistanhumanrights.org)
U.S. and Israeli forces launched air and missile strikes across Iran on February 28, 2026, reportedly targeting the supreme leader’s compound, military command centers and nuclear-linked sites. (theguardian.com) Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were “many signs” that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may be dead after the strikes. (al-monitor.com) Iran’s foreign ministry and officials denied those reports, with the foreign minister saying Khamenei was alive “as far as I know.” (apnews.com) President Donald Trump supported calls for Iranians to rise while Tehran launched serious retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region. Khamenei’s status remains unconfirmed amid chaotic, evolving reports. (washingtonpost.com)
On Feb. 28, 2026, President Donald Trump authorized overnight military strikes on Iran, prompting angry backlash from MAGA figures. Marjorie Taylor Greene called the action a betrayal—writing on X, “We voted for America First and ZERO wars,” and labeled the administration “sick fucking liars.” Tucker Carlson told ABC that the attack was “absolutely disgusting and evil.” Alex Jones warned on X that “Trump’s HUGE gamble accelerates the world’s trajectory towards a nuclear world war.” Andrew Tate posted an image (pic.x.com/vUbr1pgCF2). Critics noted the strikes began without congressional approval and risk wider regional escalation. Many urged Congress to act swiftly. (thedailybeast.com)
Rep. Thomas Massie announced he will move to force a House vote to block President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, arguing the Constitution requires Congressional approval for acts of war. Massie said he will work with Rep. Ro Khanna and use House procedures to bring a War Powers resolution to the floor so members must support or oppose further military action. Critics across parties called the strikes unauthorized and warned of escalation, while administration officials defended the attacks as targeting imminent threats. The move aims to assert congressional oversight and could trigger floor showdown next week. (theguardian.com)
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace asserted that Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors have “exonerated” President Trump, saying “He’s been exonerated over and over again,” as GOP members defended not subpoenaing Trump in the House probe. (aol.com) Reporters pressed Mace, who repeated survivors told her he was exonerated; others said survivors asked only that Trump be questioned. (aol.com) Fact-checkers warn released Epstein materials do not legally exonerate Trump and that calling him “exonerated” mischaracterizes the documents and testimony. (politifact.com) Trump denies wrongdoing and has not been charged in the Epstein matter. (aol.com) The claim remains disputed and criticized across media and watchdogs, and legal experts call for clarity.
