US and Israeli Strikes on Iran Raise Concerns About Global Security Implications
February 28, 2026 • Al Jazeera
US and Israel Launch Attacks on Iran, Iran Responds with Missile Fire
The United States and Israel have launched military operations against Iranian targets in the Middle East. In response, Iran has fired missiles at Israeli targets and US assets in the region.
According to reports, the attacks are linked to weeks of increased US military presence in the area, as well as indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program.
The situation has raised concerns about the potential for escalation. Experts will discuss the implications of this development.
Daniel Levy, president of the US/Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator, will share his insights on the situation. Mehran Kamrava, professor of government at Georgetown University in Qatar, will provide analysis from an academic perspective. Richard Weitz, senior fellow at the NATO Defense College in Washington, DC, will offer expertise on military strategy.
The experts will examine the dangers posed by this conflict and its potential consequences for regional stability.
Source: Al Jazeera