The U.S. and Israeli armed forces have launched wide-ranging military attacks on Iran, seeking to topple the Islamic Republic, the most consequential foreign policy decision in President Donald Trump’s time in office.
The Trump administration is calling the effort Operation Epic Fury. The Israelis have named it Operation Lion’s Roar.
The unprecedented joint operation – the United States and Israel together seeking to topple the government of one of their most dangerous enemies – is a stark reversal of Trump’s previous posture on foreign conflicts started by unpopular presidents.