The future of war? US-Israel blitz on Iran unveils next-gen allied combat

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 4 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterMarch 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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A joint military operation between the United States and Israel is underway to dismantle Iran's missile network. The coordinated air campaign, described by officials as a new model for allied warfare, involves integrated and synchronized operations. According to reports, Israel contributed approximately 80% of its air force capability, matching the U.S. military's airpower surge. The Israeli campaign, named Operation Roaring Lion, began with a large coordinated air operation, targeting missile launch sites and air defense systems across western and central Iran. The goal is to establish air dominance over Iranian skies, with U.S. and Israeli aircraft conducting continuous operations over Iranian territory.

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Effie Defrin 40% Urban Warfare Institute 40% Fox News Digital ×240% Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) 50% Benjamin Netanyahu 50% John Spencer ×450% Operation Roaring Lion 50% Israel Defense Forces 60% Pete Hegseth ×260% Iran ×790% United States ×690% Israel ×990%

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