Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition Instant Reaction: US, Israel Attack Iran as Trump Urges Regime Change
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Feb 28, 2026 
Jumana Bercetti, Bloomberg anchor reporting from the Gulf, and Dan Williams, Jerusalem-based correspondent, discuss US and Israeli strikes on Iran. They cover Iran’s missile responses and reported civilian tolls. They examine regional airspace and defenses, Gulf states’ push for de-escalation, and the political fallout of calls for regime change.
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Trump Frames Strikes As Call For Regime Change
- President Trump publicly framed the strikes as a call for regime change and urged Iranians to rise up, saying "the hour of your freedom is at hand."
- He also warned of American casualties and offered immunity to those who lay down arms, signaling a prolonged, overt campaign tone.
Iran's Fast Regional Retaliation Signals Preparedness
- Jumana Bercetti says Iran responded quickly and regionally, indicating Tehran had prepared for a broader retaliation this time.
- She notes strikes affected UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq with many missiles intercepted but regional escalation underway.
Massive Crackdown Sapped Momentum For Uprising
- Jumana recounts last month's uprisings were brutally suppressed with human rights groups estimating over 30,000 killed.
- She uses this to explain why many Iranians are wary of rising up despite anti-regime sentiment.