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Israel, US launch attack on Iran as Trump announces 'major combat operations'
Fox News ^ | February 28, 2026 | Efrat Lachter, Morgan Phillips, Benjamin Weinthal, Michael Sinkewicz and Alexandra Koch

Posted on 02/28/2026 2:16:34 AM PST by Eli Kopter

The War Between Iran and the Western World was renewed and the US has launched Operation Epic Freedom and Israel has begun Operation Shield of Judea. Apparently the US has launched a decapitating Operation and the Houthis and Hezbollah have launched counter attacks.

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Flightradar24 is down (probably for the duration). More to come. I did notice that about 20 US Helicopters were operating in the Persian Gulf just before Fightradar24 was taken down. The Air refuelers are in the air (at least 20 stationed around and in Israel, so a long battle is expected.
1 posted on 02/28/2026 2:16:34 AM PST by Eli Kopter
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To: Eli Kopter

So American leftards will of course lose their minds.


2 posted on 02/28/2026 2:26:25 AM PST by piytar (NEVER FORGET Ashli Babbitt, Rosanne Boyland, Corey Comperatore, Iryna Zarutska, and Charlie Kirk!ant)
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related WH announcement on X

https://x.com/whitehouse/status/2027654336138924410


3 posted on 02/28/2026 2:31:46 AM PST by Gene Eric
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i dont know why everybody was so afraid of Iran militarily all these years. Those idiots cant fight a war. The Iran/Iraq war in the 80’s was comedy gold. One US carrier battle group could destroy that entire country in a week. This wont last long.


4 posted on 02/28/2026 2:33:18 AM PST by basalt (Y ou new to this??)
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To: piytar

Already lost when Trump was elected. Not coming back.


5 posted on 02/28/2026 2:40:12 AM PST by Eli Kopter (ED)
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To: Eli Kopter

True that!


6 posted on 02/28/2026 2:49:37 AM PST by piytar (NEVER FORGET Ashli Babbitt, Rosanne Boyland, Corey Comperatore, Iryna Zarutska, and Charlie Kirk!ant)
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To: Eli Kopter

Shabbat Zachor. Auspicious.

https://www.chabad.org/calendar/view/day.asp?tdate=2/28/2026


7 posted on 02/28/2026 3:12:13 AM PST by Ezekiel (šŸ†˜ļø "Come fly with US". šŸ”“ Ingenuity -- because the Son of David begins with MARS ā™‚ļø, aka every man)
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To: piytar

Iran Attack PSA: You’re about to be bombarded with Democrat members of congress and the media calling the attack on Iran “illegal” and “unconstitutional,” while claiming the president is required to obtain the approval of congress prior to launching military attacks on foreign targets.

These people will be collectively engaging in a lie by omission, as they are all aware that the War Powers Resolution allows for presidents to authorize attacks without pre-approval or notification of congress, with a requirement to brief congress within 48 hours and obtain their official authorization to continue attacks beyond 60 days.

They will all assume we are as ignorant of the truth as they are pretending to be.

Feel free to copy this attachment and send it to anyone spouting the “illegal, unconstitutional” nonsense.

https://x.com/jabeale/status/2027659064193216646


8 posted on 02/28/2026 3:16:46 AM PST by Texan4Life
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To: Eli Kopter

Looks like we are at war—The question is—will anyone come to the aid of Iran? Yemen maybe? We have the upper hand now but—will Ira be able to counter strike? What must be done must be done quickly.


9 posted on 02/28/2026 3:16:56 AM PST by Forward the Light Brigade (. War is Hell, War IS a Crime.)
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To: Forward the Light Brigade

We will know soon. Apparently the decapitation was successful. Several senior IRGC Commanders have been sent to their happy hunting grounds. The Iranians are not saying much about Mouse man (Khomeini) the President of Iran. The Houthis are responding. Hezbollah is moving around but nothing yet. Prince Pahlavi has announced that he will be in Tehran on Monday, and will make announcements from there. All the parts are moving as expected so far.


10 posted on 02/28/2026 3:22:30 AM PST by Eli Kopter (ED)
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To: Forward the Light Brigade

Russia and China have naval assets in the Persian Gulf,including submarines.

Lets hope they do not use nuclear devices to help secure their oil trade with Iran.

May Divine Providence protect our service men and women, President Trump and the People of Israel.


11 posted on 02/28/2026 3:24:14 AM PST by Candor7 ( Ask not for whom the Trump Trolls,He trolls for thee!<img src="" width=300</img><a href="">tag</a>))
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To: Eli Kopter

Pahlavi says - I’m smart I’m not dumb like people say - I can handle things.
I want respect.


12 posted on 02/28/2026 3:26:18 AM PST by Palio di Siena (Kralik…..you get the wallet)
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To: Texan4Life

Well said fellow Freeper. Thanks for the link.


13 posted on 02/28/2026 3:27:48 AM PST by piytar (NEVER FORGET Ashli Babbitt, Rosanne Boyland, Corey Comperatore, Iryna Zarutska, and Charlie Kirk!ant)
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To: Candor7

Amen


14 posted on 02/28/2026 3:29:34 AM PST by combat_boots
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To: Candor7

As self-interested as the Russians and Chinese are, they’re not dumb or insane enough to go nuclear. The mullahs on the other hand? Yeah they are. So hence part of the reason for this move by President Trump. JMHO of course.


15 posted on 02/28/2026 3:31:11 AM PST by piytar (NEVER FORGET Ashli Babbitt, Rosanne Boyland, Corey Comperatore, Iryna Zarutska, and Charlie Kirk!ant)
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To: Eli Kopter

the Houthis and Hezbollah have launched counter attacks.

Might as well turn their azzes to pink mist too. Just take out all the trash...

So the attack was leaked to Greg Kelly a day prior...by WHO?


16 posted on 02/28/2026 3:33:24 AM PST by Adder (End fascism...defeat all Democrats.)
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To: combat_boots; Candor7

Im guessing we already know where their obvious nuclear facilities are.

Theyre sure to have other hidden installations… is there a way to detect radioactive ā€œsignaturesā€ underground from airborne platforms?


17 posted on 02/28/2026 3:40:18 AM PST by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: basalt
"I dont know why everybody was so afraid of Iran militarily all these years.

Perhaps not afraid, but there was the geopolitical dance of keeping Middle East oil flowing and balancing Israel's tenuous relationships with the Sauds and Emirates.

18 posted on 02/28/2026 3:41:36 AM PST by buckalfa (More chaos and disruption please.)
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To: piytar

They’ll just keep pushing for the important things, like fake day-care, or autistic care centers. Ability to sexually mutilate confused children, and defend serial killers ,rapist drug dealers, who are here illegally.


19 posted on 02/28/2026 3:44:42 AM PST by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and harder to find.)
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To: buckalfa

Don’t need middle east oil so much. Got plenty in venezuela, USA, for the short term.


20 posted on 02/28/2026 3:45:58 AM PST by Getready (Wisdom is more valuable than gold and harder to find.)
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