Geopolitics

Israel strikes Iran; explosions reported across Tehran as U.S. role remains unclear

Reuters and AP reported blasts in the Iranian capital and Israeli emergency measures. Some reports say the operation was coordinated with the U.S., but the scope of any American involvement has not been fully confirmed.

Israel launched strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, with explosions reported across Tehran, according to Reuters, AP and Al Jazeera. Israel declared emergency measures and closed its airspace, while Iran also shut its airspace. Reporting differs on the extent of U.S. involvement, with officials cited as saying coordination occurred and other reports describing American participation as unclear.