Israel-US Launch 'Operation Lion's Roar' on Iran
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated Feb 28, 2026
The joint military operation by Israel and the United States against Iran, 'Operation Lion's Roar', is expected to significantly increase geopolitical instability in the Middle East, leading to higher oil prices and increased demand for defense stocks. The declaration of a state of emergency in Israel and reports of explosions in Iran will likely cause market uncertainty and could trigger a flight to safe-haven assets.
Israel, in coordination with the United States, launched 'Operation Lion's Roar' against Iran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the operation, stating it was necessary to remove an 'existential threat' posed by the Iranian regime and prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons. He thanked US President Donald Trump for his support and leadership. Netanyahu accused Iran's leadership of decades of hostility and violence, and appealed to various ethnic groups within Iran to rise against the ruling establishment. Following the strikes, Israel shut its airspace, declared a nationwide state of emergency, and placed the country on heightened alert. Reports of explosions in Tehran and other Iranian cities have emerged, indicating a significant escalation of hostilities in the region.
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