Up First from NPR US/Israeli Strikes Iran, Iran Retaliates on Israel and other Middle East Countries
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Feb 28, 2026 
Jane Arath, NPR regional correspondent in Amman, offers on-the-ground regional context. Daniel Estrin, reporting from Tel Aviv, shares eyewitness accounts and local reactions. Greg Myrie, NPR national security correspondent, explains military operations and geopolitical stakes. They discuss the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, Iran’s missile retaliation across the region, reports of civilian hits, and wider diplomatic and airspace fallout.
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Operation Epic Fury Targets Iran Leadership And Military
- The U.S. and Israel launched a large joint operation named Operation Epic Fury targeting Iran's leadership and military capabilities.
- Greg Myrie reports massive initial strikes aimed at missile and naval assets with widespread explosions in Tehran and unclear damage to nuclear sites.
Trump Urges Iranians To Oust Their Government
- President Trump explicitly called for regime change, urging Iranians to 'take over your government' after U.S. strikes.
- Greg Myrie highlights this as a major shift from a limited strike to a campaign that seeks to weaken the clerical leadership without committing U.S. ground troops.
Tel Aviv Under Repeated Air Raid Sirens
- Daniel Estrin describes life in Tel Aviv with recurring air-raid sirens and rocket interceptions visible from his balcony.
- He reports closed airports, open public shelters, quiet streets, and residents sheltering in protected rooms.