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In a dramatic escalation, the United States and Israel launched “Operation Lion’s Roar” on February 28, 2026, a major joint military offensive against the Islamic Republic of Iran. This significant operation involved coordinated air and missile attacks targeting hundreds of strategic and military sites across 24 of Iran’s 31 provinces. The strikes aimed to degrade Iran’s military capabilities and preempt perceived imminent threats from its missile and nuclear programs. Targets included air defense systems, missile launch sites, and Revolutionary Guard installations; smoke was reportedly seen over Tehran.

A profoundly destabilizing development quickly followed: Iranian state media confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei post-attacks. Khamenei, Iran’s leader since 1989, was pivotal in shaping national policies, including support for regional proxy forces. His passing sparked widespread international reporting, though misinformation, including AI-generated images, rapidly proliferated online, highlighting critical verification challenges.

Hours later, Iran retaliated with a broad campaign of ballistic missiles and drones, targeting U.S. forces in the region and locations within Israel. Regional allies and Iranian-aligned militias joined these counter-attacks, marking a rapid shift to active kinetic warfare. International reports indicated significant casualties among Iranian military personnel and leadership, U.S. service members, and civilians across the region, though precise numbers remained difficult to verify.

Global reactions were immediate and varied. The U.S. defended its actions as defensive, while Russia and China condemned the strikes, urging diplomacy. The United Nations Security Council held emergency meetings, with the Secretary-General raising legal concerns. Regionally, the conflict escalated further, with Hezbollah launching missile strikes into northern Israel, prompting retaliatory bombardments. Wider implications included severe disruption to shipping in the vital Strait of Hormuz and increased volatility in global energy markets. Domestically, the operation sparked debate within the U.S. Congress regarding constitutional authority and strategic objectives, while journalists cautioned against misinformation.