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World Service,28 Feb 2026,49 mins

Several Iranian cities struck in US-Israel attacks

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Israel says it has launched a pre-emptive strike against Iran, describing the operation as an effort to eliminate threats to the country. A state of emergency has been declared, and residents have been warned to expect a possible Iranian missile attack soon. We are bringing you the latest updates from Jerusalem, Iran, and Tel Aviv. Presenter Paul Henley is joined by Julian Borger, Senior International Correspondent for the Guardian newspaper and Marta Pardavi, Hungarian human rights lawyer and activist. (Photo: People run for cover following an explosion, after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026. Credit: Majid Asgaripour/ Reuters)

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