Dossier
February 28
Coverage of February 28 in the Nexus archive.
- Israel, Iran trade fire for first time since truce
Israel and Iran exchanged attacks for the first time since a Middle East ceasefire two months ago, despite US President Donald Trump urging restraint. The conflict followed Iran targeting Israel in retaliation for an airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah operates, reigniting tensions from a regional war sparked by US and Israeli strikes on February 28.
- Americans have shelled out $45B in extra fuel costs since Iran war — as $5 gas looms: researchers
Americans have spent an additional $45 billion on fuel costs since the Iran war began on February 28, with the national average for regular gasoline reaching $4.55 per gallon on Friday. This represents more than a 50% increase in gas prices since the conflict started, with projections suggesting prices could reach $5 per gallon.