The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East was irrevocably altered in late February 2026 when long-simmering tensions reached a violent breaking point. In a massive, coordinated military offensive, the United States and Israel launched “Operation Epic Fury,” a series of deep-penetration airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic of Iran. This campaign, which began on February 28, was not merely a localized skirmish but the opening salvo of a full-scale war. The strikes targeted critical infrastructure in Tehran, Isfahan, and Qom, including air defense batteries, drone manufacturing hubs, and ballistic missile silos. The most destabilizing report to emerge from these initial hours…
