Historic US-Israel strikes on Iran underway as Tehran faces regime survival test

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterFebruary 28, 2026 at 01:38 PM

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Joint US-Israeli forces initiated Operation "Roaring Lion," targeting military sites within Iran, reportedly including a compound linked to Supreme Leader Khamenei. Iran responded with missile barrages, prompting air raid alerts and safety advisories. The stated goal of the operation is to degrade Iran's capabilities and eliminate existential threats to Israel, citing concerns over Iran's ballistic missile production and nuclear program. President Trump condemned Iran's regional role and support for terrorism, while Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of a potentially prolonged conflict requiring resilience. Reports indicate a senior advisor to Khamenei, Ali Shamkhani, may have been killed in the strikes, though this is unconfirmed. The operation follows heightened tensions and accusations regarding Iran's destabilizing activities and nuclear ambitions.

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Iraq 40% Syria 40% Yemen 40% Lebanon 40% Hamas 50% Benjamin Netanyahu 60% Donald Trump 60% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ×270% United States ×270% Operation Roaring Lion 80% Iran ×790% Israel ×390%

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us-israel strikes 100% iran 90% military sites 70% nuclear program 70% missile strikes 60% terrorist regime 50% regional instability 50% hamas 40% operation roaring lion 40%