War in the Middle East: US and Israel Launch “Major Combat Operations” Against Iran

In an unprecedented escalation on February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel initiated a massive coordinated offensive against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Labeled “Operation Epic Fury” by Washington and “Operation Roaring Lion” by Jerusalem, the campaign marks the largest military mobilization in the region in over two decades.

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The Current Situation

• The Offensive: Waves of airstrikes have struck strategic targets in Tehran, Isfahan, and Qom. Key infrastructure hit includes missile manufacturing plants, the Ministry of Defense, and nuclear-related facilities.
• Trump’s Declaration: President Trump announced the start of “major combat operations,” stating the objective is to neutralize Iran’s nuclear capabilities and missile industry once and for all.
• The Retaliation: Iran has responded with “saturation” missile strikes targeting northern Israel and U.S. bases in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait.
• Regional Impact: Multiple Middle Eastern nations have closed their airspace. The UAE has reported its first civilian casualty due to intercepted missile debris.

Key Logistics & Leadership

Feature	Details
US Assets Involved	Over 12 warships and hundreds of combat aircraft.
Israeli Status	48-hour nationwide State of Emergency declared.
Iranian Leadership	Supreme Leader Khamenei has been moved to a secure, “hardened” location.
Casualties	Initial reports confirm deaths of PMF fighters in Iraq and civilians in Southern Iran.

The Bottom Line: This is no longer a “shadow war.” With the U.S. and Israel openly targeting the Iranian heartland and Iran striking back at U.S. allies, the region has entered a period of open, high-intensity conflict.