Lorenzo Maria Pacini
February 28, 2026 marks a watershed moment in the strategic history of Western Asia.
Summary of the first days of the conflict
February 28, 2026 marks a watershed moment in the strategic history of Western Asia. On that date, the United States, in operational coordination with Israel, launched a large-scale military offensive against the Islamic Republic of Iran, striking the top of its political and military leadership, sensitive infrastructure related to missile and nuclear programs, and command structures deemed essential to its response capabilities.