Trump orders U.S. military strikes on Iran, launching air campaign against missile and naval sites

U.S. and Israeli forces conduct coordinated precision strikes against targets inside Iran, including ballistic missile storage sites, maritime mining facilities, air defense systems, and command-and-control infrastructure. President Trump announces the strikes in a pre-dawn address, saying the operation aims to destroy Iran's ability to threaten U.S. forces, Israel, and commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf. The 60-day clock under the War Powers Resolution starts on Feb. 28, 2026, setting a May 1 deadline for Congress. (AP, Feb. 28, 2026)