Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition Instant Reaction: US, Israel Attack Iran as Trump Urges Regime Change
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Feb 28, 2026 Jumana Bersetje, Dubai-based regional anchor covering Gulf security, and Dan Williams, Jerusalem correspondent reporting from Israel, guide the conversation. They discuss US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s missile responses. They cover airspace closures, threats to civilians and infrastructure, and the regional diplomatic and geopolitical ripple effects.
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Trump's Public Call For Regime Change In Iran
- President Trump issued a direct call for regime change in Iran and warned of American casualties, framing the campaign as a long-term, noble mission.
- He posted an eight-minute video on Truth Social urging Iranians to rise up and promising "overwhelming strength and devastating force."
Strikes Expanded Quickly Into Regional Conflict
- Jumana Bersetje reported Iran and its proxies retaliated quickly, turning the strikes into a regional conflict affecting multiple Gulf states.
- She noted missiles and drones targeted UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq, with most intercepted but some shrapnel casualties occurred.
Defense Systems Protect Israel More Than Nearby Gulf Targets
- Dan Williams explained Israel's sophisticated warning and interception systems reduced casualties at home while Gulf targets were harder to defend due to shorter missile flight times.
- He contrasted Israel's 1,000+ km engagements with nearer Gulf targets where less warning reduced interception effectiveness.