On February 28, 2026, Israel and the United States initiated a significant military operation against Iran, named 'Lion's Roar' by Tel Aviv and 'Epic Fury' by Washington. This extensive operation targeted dozens of sites in Iran's capital, Tehran, and cities like Qom, Isfahan, Kermanshah, Karaj, and Tabriz, focusing on high-profile officials and important locations. The Israeli-American coalition's actions were justified on the grounds of neutralizing what they identified as imminent threats posed by the Iranian regime.

In retaliation, Iran launched a series of rocket strikes under the moniker 'Honest Promise 4', targeting Israeli cities and nations in the region housing U.S. military forces. Significant explosions were reported in cities such as Abu Dhabi, Manama, and Riyadh, reflecting the widespread implications of the conflict. Notably, Qatar's Ministry of Defense announced the successful interception of all missiles aimed at its territory, signaling the rising tensions in the Middle East due to the escalations between these powers.

The stated objectives behind these military actions from both the U.S. and Israel revolve around preemptively addressing what they term as immediate threats from Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized that the operation aims to protect the American people and prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weaponry, which he labeled a strategic red line. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated the necessity of these operations to safeguard their national security in light of the confrontational stance taken by Iran.