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Rising Tensions as U.S. and Israel Strike Iran Amid Calls for Political Change

Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran, after Israel and the US launched strikes against Iran, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released on February 28, 2026. A major military operation unfolded as the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes across Iran, targeting key sites including areas near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reports described smoke rising over Tehran and multiple cities as Iranian media confirmed widespread attacks.  In a video address released shortly after the strikes began, U.S. President Donald Trump urged the Iranian public to “take over your government,” calling on citizens to “seize control of your destiny” and challenge the leadership that has governed since 1979. His message followed weeks of escalating tensions and warnings directed at Iran over its nuclear program and recent crackdowns on protesters.  The operation, described by U.S. officials as a large-scale effort to neutralize th...
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Hopes for a swift resumption of peace talks to resolve Cyprus’ long-standing ethnic division were dashed as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed his support for a two-state solution. Speaking ahead of a military parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion that split the island, Erdogan dismissed the United Nations-endorsed plan for a federated Cyprus, which Greek Cypriots have long supported.

Erdogan’s remarks came as a blow to those advocating for a unified Cyprus. The Turkish president emphasized that a federal solution is not feasible, insisting that the rights of Turkish Cypriots must be recognized through a two-state arrangement. This stance complicates efforts by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his envoy, Maria Angela Holguin Cuellar, who have been working to bring both sides back to the negotiating table.

The anniversary of the invasion is marked differently across the island. In the north, Turkish Cypriots celebrate what they view as liberation from Greek Cypriot dominance, while in the south, Greek Cypriots mourn the invasion’s devastating impact, which left thousands dead or missing and displaced a significant portion of the population.

Erdogan’s firm position underscores the deep-seated divisions that continue to hinder peace efforts. As both sides remain entrenched in their views, the path to reconciliation appears increasingly uncertain.


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