As of March 6, 2026, the United States and Israel are currently engaged in a full scale heated military war with Iran that began on February 28, 2026. Both the countries have named it Operation Epic Fury by the United States and Operation Roaring Lion by Israel respectively. The war was started to dismantle Iran's nuclear and missile programs and initiate regime change.
What is Operation Roaring Lion?
As of March 6, 2026, the U.S. and Israel are in the seventh day of a major joint military operation against Iran, launched Feb 28 as Operation Epic Fury and Roaring Lion.
Operation Roaring Lion is the codename for the ongoing full scale military war by Israel against Iran. The mission aims to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, disrupt the terrorist regime and remove its current leadership.
Strategic Objectives of the US-Israel Attack on Iran
As of March 2026, the joint military operations by the United States Operation Epic Fury and Israel Operation Roaring Lion against Iran have identified regime change as a key strategic objective. Since the attacks began on February 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have portrayed the removal of Iran’s current leadership as an opportunity for the Iranian people to take their destiny into their own hands. As per US President Donald Trump, the operation aims to eliminate the existential threat of the nuclear power of Iran and dismantle its current government through regime change. On June 13, 2025, Israel launched a major military offensive known as Operation Rising Lion, carrying out deep strikes inside Iranian territory targeting nuclear and military facilities.The war also aims at dismantling the proxy networks of Iran to stop it from destabilising various regions. Let’s take a look at the strategic objectives of the US-Israel attack on Iran.
Nuclear Program Elimination
The global effort to eliminate nuclear programs focuses on creating a world free of the more than 12,500 nuclear weapons currently in existence, aiming to prevent devastating humanitarian, economic, and environmental consequences. The most important objective of the war is to permanently dismantle Iran's nuclear powers. The U.S. and Israel have targeted key areas at Natanz and Fordow to ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weapons.
Regime Change
Unlike previous operations, this war seeks the downfall of the current Iranian government. The initial air strikes on February 28 successfully killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials which proved to be a big loss for the Iranian government. President Trump has publicly urged the Iranian people to ‘take over their government’.
Neutralization of Missile and Naval Power
As of March 6, 2026, the strategic objectives for Neutralizing Missile and Naval Power in the ongoing U.S. Israel's military campaign against Iran codenamed Operation Epic Fury (U.S.) and Operation Roaring Lion (Israel) focus on several high-priority military and political outcomes aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to project force across the Middle East. A major goal is the destruction of Iran’s ballistic missile industry and its naval forces.The war has already reportedly destroyed over 300 missile launchers and more than 20 Iranian warships.
Dismantling Proxy Networks
The war also aims to degrade the proxy networks of Iran including groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen and Hamas in Gaza to prevent them from destabilizing the regions. This will prevent the country’s terrorism measures.
Current Status of the US-Israel Attack on Iran
Operation Roaring Lion by Israel entered its seventh day on 6 March 2026. The war claims to have established near- complete air superiority over Iran, while the region faces a severe humanitarian and economic crisis. Let’s take a look at the current status of the US-Israel Attack on Iran.
Air Superiority
The Israeli military reports that roughly 80% of Iran's air defence systems and most of its missile launchers have been destroyed through the war. It has successfully dismantled the nuclear base of the country through air strikes.
Intensified Bombardment
Intense air strikes are currently targeting Iranian cities like Tehran and Beirut. Recent strikes destroyed major infrastructure in the capital city, including the 12,000 seat hall of the Azadi Sports Complex and the Diplomatic Police Center.
Naval Warship Destruction
A submarine recently sank the IRIS Dena which is Iran's most modern warship in the Indian Ocean. This marked the most geographically distant strike of the war. This particular strike was led by the US under Operation Epic Fury.
Economic and Regional Impact of the War on India
The military conflict between the U.S-Israel and Iran has triggered a severe global economic shock and a significant reshaping of the Middle Eastern regional order. This has resulted in India facing direct exposure through energy security and along with inflationary pressure. Let’s take a look at the economic and regional impact of war on India.
Energy Security
Over 50% of India’s crude oil and 54% of its LNG imports transit through the Strait of Hormuz which is situated in the war afflicted region. To stabilize markets, the U.S. has granted India a 30-day window to purchase Russian crude oil.
Inflationary Pressure
Every $1 increase in global crude oil price adds nearly $2 billion to India's annual import bill. This can cause significant inflationary pressure on the country. The Indian rupee has also hit lows and has reached 92 per USD making all imports very expensive.
Trade Disruptions
Rerouting ships via the Cape of Good Hope adds 15-20 days to transit times, increasing costs for Indian exporters. India is highly dependent on the middle east for LNG, fertiliser feedstock and precious minerals. The war has definitely disturbed the trade affairs of India.
Conclusion
The United States and Israel are engaged in a full scale military war with Iran that began on February 28, 2026. The US has named it Operation Epic Fury and Israel has named it Operation Roaring Lion. The war aims to dismantle Iran’s nuclear power, eliminate terrorism measures and disrupt proxy networks. As of now, the war has successfully destroyed nuclear and missile bases of Iran but this has created a lot of political and economic tension in the regions. The air strikes have also killed the Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials.