"US and Israel attack Iran : Trump says major combat operations underway"

Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, is our guest.

28 Feb, 10:42 — 28 Feb, 10:53

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Why this matters

The US and Israel attacking Iran marks a significant escalation in Middle East tensions, potentially leading to a wider conflict or regime change, with global implications for stability and energy markets. This action contradicts previous diplomatic efforts and raises questions about US foreign policy objectives under Trump.

Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 5 sources cover this story

News outlets confirm the US and Israel have attacked Iran, with President Trump stating major combat operations are underway. While the fact of the attack is consistent, coverage diverges on Trump's true motivations, ranging from a stated goal of regime change to an unpredictable escalation, and the potential for a wider conflict.

Political spectrum

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Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyTone

index-hrcenter-leftcenter-lefturgentreporting on conflict initiation and Trump's claims

France 24centercenter-leftneutralneutral reporting with expert analysis

helsingin-sanomatcentercenter-leftanalyticalexposing Trump's hidden regime change agenda

Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage largely reflects a critical or cautious perspective on the US and Israeli attacks, focusing on potential escalation, Trump's motivations, and the unpredictability of the situation rather than supporting the intervention.

What sources agree on

The United States and Israel have attacked Iran.
US President Trump stated that major combat operations are underway.
The attacks have initiated a new conflict in the Middle East.

Where they diverge

Trump's ultimate objective in Iran

helsingin-sanomat

Trump's true goal, despite previous negotiations, is regime change or revolution in Iran.

tagesschau

The attacks are indicative of Trump's unpredictability, and it is skeptical whether they will lead to regime change.

20-minuten

Trump's actions contradict his stated desire to end wars, risking a major escalation and potential civil war.

The nature and impact of the conflict

20-minuten

The attack threatens to escalate into a large war, potentially leading to US soldiers returning in coffins and a civil war.

index-hr

The attack initiated a new conflict, with Trump claiming it will end a security threat to the US.

Key claims2 agreed · 4 unverified

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US and Israel attacked Iran.

agreed·20-minutentagesschauFrance 24helsingin-sanomatindex-hr

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Trump says major combat operations are underway.

agreed·France 24

Coverage gaps

Detailed expert analysis on the geopolitical implications of the attacks.

Reported20-minutentagesschauFrance 24

Missinghelsingin-sanomatindex-hr

Trump's specific rationale for the attack, beyond general security threats.

Reportedindex-hr

Missing20-minutentagesschauFrance 24+1

Perspective Analysis

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External Fact-Checks

Claims matched against human-vetted fact-check databases

✗False

Videos show US strikes on Iran

AFP Fact Check·24 Jun 2025Read →

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

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Ovako izgleda nebo iznad Irana

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Key entities

Donald TrumpUS President Irantarget of attacks United Statesattacking nation Israelattacking nation Marcus SchneiderMiddle East expert Groitlpolitical scientist Hussein IbishSenior Resident Scholar

Coverage Timeline

First report: index-hr · 28 Feb, 10:42|Full coverage: All 5 sources within 11m|Window: 11m

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

index-hr28 Feb, 10:42First to report

Ovako izgleda nebo iznad Irana

helsingin-sanomat28 Feb, 10:43

Kommentti | USA:n tavoite Iranissa paljastui: Trump haluaa vallankumouksen

France 2428 Feb, 10:47

"US and Israel attack Iran : Trump says major combat operations underway"

tagesschau28 Feb, 10:51

Angriffe auf Iran: "Skeptisch, ob das zum Regimesturz führt"

20-minuten28 Feb, 10:53Latest update

«Kehren US-Soldaten in Särgen heim, wird MAGA Fragen stellen»

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20-minuten12h ago

«Kehren US-Soldaten in Särgen heim, wird MAGA Fragen stellen»

Der Angriff auf den Iran droht in einen grossen Krieg auszuarten. Dabei wollte US-Präsident Trump Kriege beenden. Nahost-Experte Marcus Schneider über einen drohenden Bürgerkrieg und mögliche Folgen für den US-Präsidenten.

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tagesschau12h ago

Angriffe auf Iran: "Skeptisch, ob das zum Regimesturz führt"

Die Angriffe auf Iran zeugen laut Politikwissenschaftlerin Groitl von der Unberechenbarkeit von US-Präsident Trump. Mit einem Sturz des Regimes in Teheran rechnet sie nicht.

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France 2412h ago

"US and Israel attack Iran : Trump says major combat operations underway"

Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, is our guest.

By FRANCE24

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helsingin-sanomat12h ago

Kommentti | USA:n tavoite Iranissa paljastui: Trump haluaa vallankumouksen

Yhdysvallat on käynyt Iranin kanssa neuvotteluja ydinohjelman alasajosta, mutta lauantaina Trump paljasti puheessaan, että tavoitteena on vallanvaihto.

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index-hr12h ago

Ovako izgleda nebo iznad Irana

SJEDINJENE Države i Izrael su u subotu napali Iran i time započeli novi sukob na Bliskom istoku. Američki predsjednik Donald Trump tvrdi da će napadom okončati sigurnosnu prijetnju SAD-u i ponuditi Irancima priliku da svrgnu svoje vladare.

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"US and Israel attack Iran : Trump says major combat operations underway"

Why this matters

Perspective Analysis

Political spectrum

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims2 agreed · 4 unverified

Coverage gaps

Perspective Analysis

External Fact-Checks

How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

Center

«Kehren US-Soldaten in Särgen heim, wird MAGA Fragen stellen»

Angriffe auf Iran: "Skeptisch, ob das zum Regimesturz führt"

"US and Israel attack Iran : Trump says major combat operations underway"

Kommentti | USA:n tavoite Iranissa paljastui: Trump haluaa vallan­kumouksen

Ovako izgleda nebo iznad Irana

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

Ovako izgleda nebo iznad Irana

Kommentti | USA:n tavoite Iranissa paljastui: Trump haluaa vallan­kumouksen

"US and Israel attack Iran : Trump says major combat operations underway"

Angriffe auf Iran: "Skeptisch, ob das zum Regimesturz führt"

«Kehren US-Soldaten in Särgen heim, wird MAGA Fragen stellen»

Read at source (5 outlets)

«Kehren US-Soldaten in Särgen heim, wird MAGA Fragen stellen»

Angriffe auf Iran: "Skeptisch, ob das zum Regimesturz führt"

"US and Israel attack Iran : Trump says major combat operations underway"

Kommentti | USA:n tavoite Iranissa paljastui: Trump haluaa vallan­kumouksen

Ovako izgleda nebo iznad Irana

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Why this matters

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What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Key claims2 agreed · 4 unverified

Coverage gaps

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External Fact-Checks

Kommentti | USA:n tavoite Iranissa paljastui: Trump haluaa vallankumouksen

Kommentti | USA:n tavoite Iranissa paljastui: Trump haluaa vallankumouksen

Kommentti | USA:n tavoite Iranissa paljastui: Trump haluaa vallankumouksen