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

For decades, Israeli military and intelligence agencies have warned of the potential threat posed by a nuclear-capable Iran. The specter of a nuclear-armed neighbor has influenced Israel’s defense strategy, diplomatic priorities, and covert operations for more than twenty years. Diplomacy, targeted strikes, cyber operations, and intelligence-gathering  were all employed to slow what Israeli officials considered an existential threat.

Yet on February 28, 2026, Israel and the United States transitioned from containment to full-scale military action. The resulting offensive is now being recognized as the most significant Israeli military campaign since the nation’s founding. Entering its fourth week,continue reading …