Washington/ Tel Aviv, Feb. 28 -- Israel on Saturday announced that its latest military operation against Iran will be called "Roaring Lion," according to the Prime Minister's Office.
The naming follows a precedent set during the 12-day conflict in June, when Israel's military campaign was dubbed "Rising Lion."No further operational details were immediately released, but the announcement underscores Israel's continuity in its strategic messaging regarding military actions in the region.
Israel also said it launched "preemptive" attacks against Iran and declared a state of emergency throughout the country, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Saturday.
"As a result, missile and drone launches against the State of Israel and its civ...