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Israel-Iran Missile War Escalates as U.S. Joins Strikes; Gulf Airspace Stays Open; OpenAI Heads to Classified Networks; Churchill Statue Defaced; Feb. 28 Birthdays
Israel Says It Intercepted a New Wave of Iranian Missiles and Drones
Israel reported intercepting a fresh barrage of missiles and drones launched from Iran, with sirens sounding across multiple regions as air defenses engaged incoming threats. The Israel Defense Forces said the renewed attack follows earlier launches and comes amid escalating military exchanges involving Israel, Iran, and the United States.
OpenAI to Deploy AI Models on U.S. Military Classified Networks
OpenAI said it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to deploy its large language models on military classified networks. The announcement came hours after President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to stop using AI developed by rival Anthropic.
Israel and Iran Exchange Missile Strikes as Israel Reviews Impact of Attack
Israeli strikes inside Iran were still being assessed on Saturday as communications disruptions spread in parts of Iran, while missile launches triggered sirens in Israel, according to media reports and monitoring groups. Early assessments suggested the results of Israel’s attack were not yet clear as military activity in the region continued.
Israel Says It Carried Out Joint Strikes With the United States on Targets in Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel and the United States launched a joint military operation against targets in Iran, announcing the action in a video address shortly after the strikes began. He said the operation was intended to counter what he described as an existential threat.
Man Charged After Defacement of Churchill Statue
A man has been charged after a statue of Winston Churchill was defaced. Caspar San Giorgio, 38, who has no fixed address, is due to appear in court on Saturday.
Trump Says the United States Has Begun Major Combat Operations Against Iran
US President Donald Trump said the United States has started “major combat operations” in Iran, announcing on social media from his Florida golf club that the military is targeting what he described as imminent threats from the Iranian regime. He cast the action as a defensive mission aimed at protecting the American people.
Gulf countries keep airspace open amid reported Iranian strike concerns
Airspace over several Middle Eastern countries that host U.S. military bases remained open on Saturday despite rising regional tensions, according to Flightradar data. Civilian flights continued operating over Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and nearby states as concerns grew about a possible Iranian retaliatory strike.
Iran Launches Ballistic Missiles Toward Israel Following Strikes
Early Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces said it detected Iranian ballistic missiles launched toward Israel, describing them as an initial retaliatory wave after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets. Israeli early-warning systems identified the launches, and air defenses were put on heightened alert across the country.
U.S. and Israel conduct coordinated strikes on Iranian military sites
Explosions were reported in several Iranian cities, including Tehran, after the United States and Israel carried out coordinated strikes early Saturday, according to official statements and media reports. President Donald Trump called the operation a “massive and ongoing” military campaign aimed at countering what he described as threats from Iran.
United States launches military strikes in Iran
President Donald Trump said the U.S. military has begun what he called “major combat operations” inside Iran, describing the strikes as a response to alleged imminent threats from the Iranian government. He announced the action in a social media video as regional tensions rose and air raid sirens sounded across Israel.
Famous Birthdays on Feb. 28: Ali Larter and Bernadette Peters
Feb. 28 marks notable birthdays including actor Ali Larter turning 50 and actor Bernadette Peters turning 78.
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