Israel and the U.S. Conduct Airstrikes on Iran on February 28
President Lee Receives Briefing on the Situation
President Lee Jae-myung is speaking at the Senior Secretary Meeting held at the Blue House on the 26th. Photo by Yonhap News
President Lee Jae-myung received a report on the situation in Iran on February 28 and instructed, "The safety of our citizens in Iran and nearby regions must be given top priority."
Kang Yoo-jung, spokesperson for the Blue House, stated that President Lee gave this directive after reviewing the impact of the situation in Iran on South Korea and related countermeasures.
On the same day, the Israeli Minister of Defense launched a "preventive strike" against Iran. The targets of the airstrikes were reported to include key Iranian military facilities, government agencies, and intelligence assets.
The Israeli military declared a national emergency in preparation for possible Iranian retaliation. Air raid sirens sounded throughout Israel, and it was reported that businesses were closed.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged the attack shortly after the airstrikes, stating on Truth Social, "Moments ago, we began major combat operations inside Iran."
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