Israel's operation against Iran was coordinated with US, Israeli official says - AL-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012

Majid Asgaripour

Majid Asgaripour

Feb 28, 2026

Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS — Smoke rises following an explosion, after Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, in Tehran, Iran February 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS — Majid Asgaripour

Feb 28 (Reuters) - The Israeli operation against Iran on Saturday was coordinated with the U.S., an Israeli defence official told Reuters.

The operation was planned for months and the launch date was decided weeks ago, the official added.

(Reporting by Rami Ayyub; Editing by Kate Mayberry)