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Feb 28, 2026 - World

Among the first targets in US and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday was the headquarters of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, an inveterate foe of the West who has crushed internal opposition while supporting proxy forces across the region.

Feb 28, 2026 - World

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Feb 28, 2026 - World

Iran is seeing the results of focussed investments on developing military drones as its Shahed series including loitering munitions were seen in the skies above Dubai. One such drone reportedly hit an area in the city; locals have shared visuals.

Feb 28, 2026 - World

Republicans in Congress will return next week to face a "major test of loyalty" after President Donald Trump's most recent "slap in the face," a new report revealed. CNN reported on Saturday that Congress will formally debate and vote on potential military conflict with Iran this week, following Trump's decision to join Israel in bombing multiple sites across the country early Saturday morning. Israel struck multiple sites where Iran's political and military leadership were located, while the U.S. attacked the country's ballistic and nuclear missile facilities. "Those votes to require congressional approval for military action against Iran, which were already set to take place in the House and Senate mid-week, will amount to a major test of loyalty for some of the GOP’s far-right flank, who have for years championed Trump’s promise of keeping America out of foreign wars," CNN reported. "Those Republicans will be forced to take a public stance after months of simmering consternation over Trump’s legal authority as he has dramatically expanded powers abroad with Congress on the sidelines."Multiple Republicans came out against Trump's decision to strike Iran on Saturday. Some of the critics include Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY). CNN added that there may be enough defections to "deliver the rebukes" to Trump. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) called the operation a "slap in the face." "The president has launched an illegal war when there is no imminent threat. He did not consult with Congress or allow for a debate in Congress, which even George W. Bush did,” Khanna told CNN. Read the entire report by clicking here.

Feb 28, 2026 - World

Penny Wong due to speak from Adelaide after government declared its support for US action. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘Iran is an enemy of Australia’: Andrew Hastie Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie says he supports the bombing in Iran by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.Iran is an enemy of Australia. They’ve conducted terrorism on our shores and they’re also a geopolitical bad actor.They’ve been seeking a nuclear weapon for some time and they’ve just murdered upwards of 25,000 of their own citizens over the last few months.There is a lot of risk and as a veteran of the so-called forever wars, I’m very suspicious of regime change by force. Continue reading...