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Israel names operation against Iran ‘Lion’s Roar’

Feb 28, 2026, 08:20 GMT+0

Israel has named its operation against Iran “Lion’s Roar,” with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu choosing the title after the military had initially used a different internal name.

The previous Israeli operation targeting Iran in June 2025 was called “Rising Lion.”

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