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Israel Launches Weeks-Long Air Strikes Against Iran

3/3/2026

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Israel Launches Airstrikes

Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani of the Israeli military says the campaign against Iran is planned to last several weeks and will proceed without ground forces.
Air strikes against Iran began on February 27, 2026.
Iranian retaliation followed.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the conflict could take some time but would not extend for years.
The operation is part of ongoing coordination between Israel and the United States.

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Israel Initiates Operation

The Israeli Security Cabinet discussed Operation Roaring Lion in Iran, which is expected to last several weeks.
Officials said the operation proceeds as planned, with strong coordination between Israel and the United States.
The Cabinet addressed Hezbollah's involvement and approved Israel Defense Forces (IDF) operations in Lebanon.
Officials warned that attacking Hezbollah could raise political pressure to disarm, while Iran and its allies, including the Houthis in Yemen, may retaliate.

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Israel Launches Airstrikes

Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani of the Israeli military says the campaign against Iran is planned to last several weeks and will proceed without ground forces.
Air strikes against Iran began on February 27, 2026.
Iranian retaliation followed.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the conflict could take some time but would not extend for years.
The operation is part of ongoing coordination between Israel and the United States.

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