Iran's Foreign Ministry says the ‘time has come to defend the homeland’

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View in Browser Iran's Foreign Ministry says the 'time has come to defend the homeland' after US-Israeli strikes February 28, 2026 Iran's Foreign Ministry responded to a joint U.S.-Israel attack on Saturday by saying that the country "will not hesitate" in its response to the strikes. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.