US-Israel war with Iran 2026

The 2026 Iran War began on 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched a coordinated series of air and missile strikes against targets across Iran. The operation, known by Israel as Operation Lion’s Roar, focused on Iranian military infrastructure, missile facilities, leadership compounds, and locations linked to Iran’s nuclear program. The strikes were intended to weaken Iran’s military capabilities and prevent the country from developing nuclear weapons, while also attempting to destabilize the ruling regime. During the initial wave of attacks, explosions were reported in Tehran and other major cities, and several senior Iranian officials were killed, including Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, marking one of the most dramatic escalations in Middle Eastern geopolitics in decades. Iran responded quickly with missile and drone strikes against Israel and U.S. military bases across the Middle East, including targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan. These retaliatory attacks caused casualties among civilians and military personnel and disrupted regional infrastructure and air travel. The conflict rapidly expanded beyond the initial battlefield, involving proxy forces, cyber operations, and strikes across multiple countries. Oil prices surged and global markets reacted to the instability, highlighting the war’s international economic impact. By early March 2026, thousands had been killed or injured across the region, and global leaders called for de-escalation to prevent a broader regional war. The conflict remains ongoing, with no clear resolution in sight.