Global Tensions Rise Following U.S.–Israel Military Action Against Iran
Escalation in the Middle East: U.S.-Israel Military Offensive on Iran Triggers Regional Crisis By How To Fix | International Affairs Correspondent Published: March 1, 2026 The Middle East stands on the brink of a broader conflict after an unprecedented military offensive jointly carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran. The operation, which began in the early hours of Saturday, February 28, unleashed a dramatic series of strikes deep inside Iranian territory — including the targeted killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader — and prompted swift and fierce retaliation from Tehran. The impact has been immediate and far-reaching: military blowback across the region, major airspace closures , widespread flight cancellations, and mounting fears of a prolonged war. An Aerial Offensive of Historic Scope In a coordinated campaign dubbed Operation Lion’s Roar , Israeli forces supported by U.S. military capabilities launched air and missile strikes on strategic Iranian sites, i...