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February 28, 2026
Trump Voices Frustration with Iran as Mediator Oman Claims Nuclear Talks 'Breakthrough'
3 hours ago ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - US President Donald Trump voiced frustration Friday over Iran’s position in nuclear negotiations, even as mediator Oman described what it called a “breakthrough” that could avert war. Speaking after talks between the United States and Iran in Geneva, Trump said the cleric-run state was “not willing to give us what we have to have.” “We're not exactly happy with the way they negotiated. They cannot have nuclear weapons, and we're not thrilled with the way they' ...
Go to discussionEuropean health agency recommends approving Moderna's combined flu, COVID vaccine
02/27/26 3:39 PM ET The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced Friday it has recommended Moderna’s combined mRNA COVID-19 and flu vaccine be granted market authorization in the European Union, marking the first time the combined respiratory viral vaccine will be approved. “EMA has recommended granting a marketing authorisation in the European Union (EU) for mCombriax, a messenger RNA vaccine for protecting people aged 50 years and older against COVID-19 and seasonal influenza (flu),” the E ...
Go to discussionUS and Israel launch a major attack on Iran and Trump urges Iranians to 'take over your government'
PUBLISHED: February 28, 2026 at 1:19 AM EST UPDATED: February 28, 2026 at 5:49 AM EST DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, with President Donald Trump calling on the Iranian public to "seize control of your destiny" and rise up against the Islamic leadership that has ruled the nation since 1979. Some of the first strikes appeared to hit areas around the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Iranian medi ...
Go to discussionTrump says US conducted 'major combat operations' in Iran
02/28/2026 02:58 AM EST Updated: 02/28/2026 05:01 AM EST President Donald Trump early Saturday announced the U.S. began "major combat operations" in Iran, saying the Middle Eastern nation rejected American calls to halt its nuclear weapons production. Instead, Trump claimed, the Iranians "attempted to rebuild their nuclear program and continue developing long range missiles that can now threaten our very good friends and allies in Europe, our troops stationed overseas and could ...
Go to discussionIsrael Begins Attacks on Iran, Explosions Reported in Tehran Amid Preemptive Strike Declaration
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) -Three explosions were heard in Tehran on Saturday morning, according to ARS News, as Israel's defense minister announced the start of what he described as a "preemptive" attack against Iran. Reuters, citing Israel's Defense Ministry, reported that Israel launched a preemptive strike on Iran. Shortly after the announcement, Israel's Home Front Command said sirens were sounding across all areas of Israel. Meanwhile, Mehr news Agency reported that heavy smoke was r ...
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