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2026 United States military buildup in the Middle East - Wikipedia

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On 28 February 2026, this culminated in a series of joint military strikes in Iran by the United States and Israel, sparking the 2026 Iran war.

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The U.S. strikes early Thursday hit around Tehran, state media reported. It also reported that American attacks targeted Semnan province, home to Iran's ballistic missile production and space program. On Wednesday, the U.S. resumed striking Iran during daylight, further showing the increasing tempo of the attacks.

Location: Iran