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PHOENIX – From a joint strike on Iran that killed its supreme leader, to a heat wave breaking a 40-year record in the Valley, here’s a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Saturday, February 28, 2026.
1. U.S. launches airstrikes on Iran
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US strikes Iran amid nuclear program tensions
The United States and Israel have conducted military strikes on Iran amid tensions over the country’s nuclear program. Iran has responded by firing drones and missiles into Israel.
2. Arizonans react to joint attack on Iran 3. Winter heat wave arrives in the Valley  4. Late-night shooting between man, officers turns deadly 5. Nancy Guthrie: Sheriff ‘refocusing resources’ as search hits Day 28 
A look at your weather this weekend 
Evening Weather Forecast – 2/28/26
Record-breaking temperatures hit the Valley on Saturday, with more heat expected for the remainder of the weekend. FOX 10’s Ashley Loaeza has more on the warm weather as we wrap up the month of February.