02/03/2026
On **28 February 2026**, the **United States and Israel launched a sweeping coordinated aerial offensive against Iran**, with Washington calling its campaign **Operation Epic Fury** and Israel naming its part **Operation Lion’s Roar**. The strikes, planned over months, unleashed hundreds of air and missile attacks on military, nuclear, and missile targets across major Iranian cities, including Tehran, Isfahan, Qom, and Karaj, in an effort to dismantle Iran’s strategic capabilities and counter perceived imminent threats. The offensive triggered broad retaliatory launches by Iran against targets in Israel and U.S. positions in the region. The assault has dramatically escalated tensions in the Middle East, drawing international attention and urgent calls for de-escalation and diplomacy.
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