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February 28 - The Israeli Air Force is set to launch a new round of airstrikes against ballistic missile launchers in Iran on February 28 local time.

February 28th - Reports indicate that Iran launched Fateh hypersonic missiles at targets. Additionally, a new wave of Iranian missiles has reportedly been fired at Tel Aviv, Israel.

On the 28th local time, the Afghan Ministry of Defense stated that in the past two days of operations against Pakistan, Afghan security forces captured 27 Pakistani military outposts and killed 110 soldiers.

According to Politico: U.S. House Democrats plan to hold an online caucus tomorrow.

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump.

Market news: Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) has suspended flights from New York's JFK Airport to Tel Aviv until March 1.

On February 28, Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi, in an interview, clearly stated his views on communication channels between the US and Iran and nuclear rights. He revealed that there is currently no direct contact between the two sides, but added, "If the Americans want dialogue, they know very well how to contact me." Furthermore, the Iranian Foreign Minister solemnly declared that Iran is absolutely not prepared to relinquish its legitimate rights, including the right to enrich uranium.

On February 28, Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi formally sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the Security Council President regarding the military attacks launched by the United States and Israel against Iran. In the letter, Araqchi emphasized that the US and Israeli regimes must bear full and direct responsibility for all consequences of these illegal acts of aggression, including any further escalation of the situation due to their provocations.

February 28th - On February 28th local time, a spokesperson for the Iranian National Civil Aviation Organization announced that, for security reasons, Iranian airspace is closed to all flights immediately, and the closure will continue until further notice. Officials strongly advise passengers not to travel to the airport in person to cooperate with the current special control measures. Regarding the impact of flight cancellations, the announcement explicitly requires all ticketing agencies and airlines to fulfill their responsibility and fully refund affected passengers.

February 28 - According to US officials, Trump was briefed before launching a strike against Iran, and the operation was assessed as "high-risk, high-reward."

French Foreign Minister: At France's request, the United Nations Security Council will convene tonight at 10 p.m. (Paris time) to discuss Iran and the situation in the Middle East.

At approximately 7:00 PM local time on the 28th, witnesses in downtown Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, saw aircraft dropping objects into the city and heard explosions.