Operation Roaring Lion is a joint U.S.–Israeli military campaign against Iran launched on February 28, 2026, signaling a sharp escalation in regional tensions. It includes coordinated air and naval strikes targeting missile systems, military infrastructure, and strategic assets.

The operation has triggered Iranian missile and drone retaliation and underscores deeper U.S.–Israel coordination, advanced military capabilities, and the fragile balance between deterrence and escalation in the Middle East.