Trump called for Iran's government overthrow, claiming U.S.-Israel combat operations inside Iran, though unverified.

On February 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to overthrow their government, claiming the U.S. was conducting major combat operations inside Iran following a joint attack with Israel. He described the mission as necessary due to Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, demanded Iranian officials surrender, and called on citizens to seize control of their government. No official confirmation from U.S. military or intelligence sources has been released to verify the operations. The statement marks a significant escalation in U.S. rhetoric amid ongoing regional tensions and reports of unrest in Iran.