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U.S. and Israeli officials described the operation-Israel’s parallel effort dubbed Operation Roaring Lion-as a necessary measure to neutralize imminent threats. Objectives were clear: destroy Iran’s offensive missile and drone capabilities, dismantle its navy and defense industrial base, and ensure Tehran could never develop nuclear weapons. In the first 12 hours alone, nearly 900 strikes were carried out, with thousands more following over the ensuing weeks.
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