Israel Launches Unprecedented Military Campaign Against Iran: Timeline, Impact, and Global Repercussions

The February 28 Strike: Planning and Execution
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly informed U.S. President Donald Trump on February 23 of the timing and location of a high-level Iranian leadership meeting, which included Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Intelligence was precise, actionable, and timely. Within days, both governments authorized a coordinated offensive.

On the night of February 28, Israel launched a complex, synchronized air operation alongside American forces, known in U.S. military channels as Operation Epic Fury. The initial wave of strikes targeted dozens of sites across northern Iran, including missile storage facilities, air defense installations, command centers, and leadership compounds.