What's unfolded in the Middle East so far, and what could come next
A US and Israeli coordinated military offensive against Iran began in the early hours of 28 February 2026, with both countries launching airstrikes and other combat operations across multiple Iranian cities.
In a video posted on Truth Social, the US President Donald Trump confirmed that the US is involved, saying that after several days of negotiations, "we tried to make a deal."
Iran has also launched an attack throughout the Middle East, with strikes being reported in Dubai, Doha, Bahrain and Kuwait.
The BBC's Lyse Doucet breaks down how the opening hours of the military offensive have unfolded and what they signal for what comes next.
