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28.02.2026

The Day of the US-Israel Strikes on Iran

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 28.02.2026.

It displays 138 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.02.2026The Day of the US-Israel Strikes on Iran
Russian media coverage on February 28, 2026, was dominated by escalating US-Israel military action against Iran, which developed through distinct phases.
Early morning reports focused on Trump's announcement of a 'difficult decision' regarding Iran and his suggestion of a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba, continuing themes from previous days.
By mid-morning, coverage shifted decisively to Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran, with multiple outlets reporting the attack and describing it as a joint operation with the United States.
Throughout the afternoon, reports detailed Iran's retaliatory strikes on American bases, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and mounting casualties, including unconfirmed reports about the possible death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
This narrative of escalating Middle East conflict largely displaced earlier coverage of Ukraine developments and domestic Russian issues.
28.02.2026

00:15 (21:15)Trump's Friendly Cuban Takeover

Russian media are currently prioritizing coverage of Donald Trump's statements about Cuba, with multiple outlets reporting his suggestion of a 'friendly takeover' (RBC.ru, Kommersant, Meduza, RIA Novosti). This focus on US foreign policy toward Cuba competes with reports on the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict (Lenta.ru, NTV.ru) and Ukraine's monthly mobilization of 30,000 troops (Vesti).
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В Вооруженных силах Украины (ВСУ) наметилась усталость, боевой дух в украинских войсках упал, заявил глава киевского режима Владимир Зеленский в интервью телеканалу Sky News.
00:56 (21:56 in your timezone)
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05:57
Бывший президент США Джо Байден в ходе выступления перед членами Демократической партии в Южной Каролине заявил, что виделся с главой РФ Владимиром Путиным якобы чаще, чем любой другой мировой лидер.
05:57 (02:57 in your timezone)
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06:25 (03:25)Trump's Iran Decision Announcement

Russian media are currently prioritizing coverage of Donald Trump's foreign policy statements, with multiple outlets reporting his announcement of a 'difficult decision' on Iran (RIA Novosti, Kommersant) and his suggestion of a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba (Meduza). This focus on US foreign policy competes with reports on domestic issues including new fines for dangerous plants (Komsomolskaya Pravda) and the ongoing detention of a media founder (Interfax.ru).
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RIA Novosti

Родные украинских десантников пожаловались на большие потери под Сумами

06:46 (03:46 in your timezone)
07:29
07:47
08:06
RIA Novosti

ВС России вынудили ВСУ бить по ложным позициям на Сумском направлении

08:06 (05:06 in your timezone)
08:25
09:29
RIA Novosti

Израиль нанес удар по Ирану

09:29 (06:29 in your timezone)
09:29
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09:45 (06:45)Israel's Preemptive Strike on Iran

Russian media are currently prioritizing coverage of Israel's military action against Iran, with multiple outlets reporting on what Israeli Defense Minister Katz described as a 'preemptive strike' (RBC.ru, Meduza, Vesti, RIA Novosti, Lenta.ru, Interfax.ru). This focus on escalating Middle East tensions has largely displaced earlier reporting on Trump's statements about Iran (Kommersant) and the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict (TASS, NTV.ru).
10:12
RIA Novosti

Израиль нанес удары по Ирану. Онлайн-репортаж

10:12 (07:12 in your timezone)
10:19
10:19
RIA Novosti

"Это невозможно". Европейцы указали Зеленскому на дверь

10:19 (07:19 in your timezone)
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11:05

11:07 (08:07)Tehran Under Preemptive Fire

Russian media are currently prioritizing coverage of the joint Israeli-American military strikes against Iran, with multiple outlets reporting on the preemptive nature of the attacks, targets including Tehran and nuclear centers, and Iran's promised retaliation (RBC.ru, TASS, RT, Meduza, Vesti, Lenta.ru, Kommersant, Svoboda.org, NTV.ru, The Moscow Times, Interfax.ru). This focus on escalating Middle East conflict has largely displaced earlier reporting on European rejection of Zelensky (RIA Novosti) and domestic issues.
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12:05
Переговоры США с Ираном – операция прикрытия перед нападением, заявил заместитель председателя Совета безопасности РФ Дмитрий Медведев, комментируя начало операции США и Израиля.
12:05 (09:05 in your timezone)
12:20
The Jewish State and the US earlier started a “pre-emptive” attack on the Islamic Republic after nuclear talks failed to deliver a breakthrough
12:20 (09:20 in your timezone)
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13:26
RIA Novosti

"Эпическая ярость". К чему приведет операция США в Иране

13:26 (10:26 in your timezone)
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13:43 (10:43)Iran's Retaliatory Fury

Russian media are currently prioritizing coverage of escalating military conflict between Iran and the US-Israel alliance, with multiple outlets reporting on Iran's retaliatory strikes on American bases and Israel, the fourth series of Iranian missile launches, and the US operation codenamed 'Epic Rage' (RT, Meduza, Vesti, RIA Novosti, Lenta.ru, Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Interfax.ru, NTV.ru, The Moscow Times, RBC.ru, Svoboda.org). This focus on Middle East hostilities has largely displaced earlier reporting on Ukraine conflict developments (TASS).
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17:10 (14:10)Iran's Commanders Fall Under Israeli Fire

Russian media continue prioritizing coverage of escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, with new reports focusing on potential high-level Iranian casualties from Israeli strikes, Iran's retaliatory attacks on US regional bases, and Moscow's emergency response including Putin's Security Council meeting and evacuation warnings (TASS, RT, Vesti, Lenta.ru, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Interfax.ru, Svoboda.org, NTV.ru, The Moscow Times, RBC.ru, Meduza, RIA Novosti, Kommersant).
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Подразделения Корпуса стражей исламской революции (КСИР) Ирана нанесли удар по вспомогательному кораблю военно-морского флота США, который является носителей ракет Tomahawk.
18:26 (15:26 in your timezone)
18:56
Глава Белого дома Дональд Трамп и премьер-министр Израиля Биньямин Нетаньяху провели телефонный разговор на фоне ударов по Ирану.
18:56 (15:56 in your timezone)
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20:32 (17:32)Hormuz Passage Sealed

Russian media are currently prioritizing coverage of Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with multiple outlets reporting the action by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps following attacks on Iranian leadership (RBC.ru, TASS, Vesti, Lenta.ru, Interfax.ru, The Moscow Times, RT, Meduza, NTV.ru, RIA Novosti, Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Svoboda.org). This focus on the strategic maritime blockade builds upon earlier reporting of US-Israel strikes and Iranian retaliatory attacks.
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Президент США Дональд Трамп заявил израильскому Channel 12, что атаковал Иран, так как посчитал, что тот срывает переговоры и на самом деле не хочет добиться политического урегулирования своей ядерной программы.
21:52 (18:52 in your timezone)
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22:53 (19:53)Khamenei's Unconfirmed Fate

Russian media are currently prioritizing coverage of unconfirmed reports about the possible death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei following Israeli strikes, with multiple outlets reporting on Netanyahu's statements and Russian condemnation of the attacks (TASS, RT, Meduza, Vesti, Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda, NTV.ru, Interfax.ru, RBC.ru, RIA Novosti, Svoboda.org, The Moscow Times). This focus on potential leadership decapitation builds upon earlier reporting about Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
23:01
Тело верховного лидера Ирана аятоллы Али Хаменеи найдено, его извлекли из-под завалов, пишет Reuters со ссылкой на израильского чиновника.
23:01 (20:01 in your timezone)
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