A coordinated military strike between the United States and Israel was launched in the early hours of February 28, in what Israeli officials have named “Operation Lion’s Roar.”

According to Israeli defense sources, the operation targeted what were described as strategic military and security facilities inside Iran, including missile infrastructure and other high-value assets.

What Is “Operation Lion’s Roar”?

Israeli officials characterized the campaign as a pre-emptive or retaliatory action aimed at degrading Iran’s military capabilities. While operational details remain limited, defense analysts suggest the strikes involved:

• Air force fighter jet deployments

• Precision-guided munitions

• Coordinated intelligence support

• Possible naval and cyber components

U.S. officials have acknowledged military coordination but have not released a full operational breakdown.

Strategic Context

The strike follows weeks of escalating tensions involving missile activity, proxy confrontations, and diplomatic breakdowns related to Iran’s nuclear and regional military posture.

Israel has long stated it would not allow Iran to acquire advanced strategic weapons capabilities that threaten its national security. U.S.–Israeli military cooperation has historically included joint planning and intelligence sharing in the region.

Regional and Global Implications

Security experts warn that such an operation carries significant risks:

• Potential retaliation from Iranian forces or allied groups

• Threats to maritime shipping routes in the Persian Gulf

• Increased oil price volatility

• Broader regional escalation

Iranian officials have not yet released a detailed response, though state media described the strikes as acts of aggression.

What Comes Next?

The situation remains fluid, with global leaders calling for restraint to prevent a wider regional conflict. Military analysts say the scale and duration of Operation Lion’s Roar will determine whether it remains a limited engagement or evolves into a broader confrontation.

Further official briefings from Washington and Jerusalem are expected as international attention intensifies.