Markets steady as Israel names Iran strike Lion’s Roar

What to Know:

• Current operation is Lion’s Roar, not misreported Roaring Lion.
• Rising Lion refers to 2025 campaign, causing confusion with Lion’s Roar.

Some posts have referred to an Israeli campaign called “Roaring Lion.” Credible reporting indicates the current operation is titled “Operation Lion’s Roar,” a name personally chosen by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after an internal Israel Defense Forces label, as reported by WION.

Separately, coverage of a 2025 Israeli campaign against Iran uses “Operation Rising Lion.” According to Wikipedia, that earlier operation is distinct from the present “Lion’s Roar,” a similarity that likely drives the current naming confusion.

On this basis, “Roaring Lion” appears to be a misnomer. Public reporting consistently uses “Lion’s Roar” for the ongoing action, while “Rising Lion” refers to a previous campaign.

What happened in the Israeli strikes on Iran

Open-source coverage describes a coordinated strike sequence conducted early on a Saturday, focusing on Iranian missile infrastructure. The emphasis is on the scope of action and its targeting rationale, rather than granular damage assessments.

“Israel launched a large-scale, coordinated strike on Iran early Saturday, targeting key components of the Islamic Republic’s missile array,” as reported by Israel Hayom.

Early international reactions warned about sovereignty violations and escalation risks, reflecting concern over regional stability, as reported by The Jerusalem Post.

Who named the operation and why the title changed

The codename decision was made at the political level. The title “Operation Lion’s Roar” was selected by Benjamin Netanyahu, replacing an internal designation previously used by the IDF, according to News.az.

“Israel has named its operation against Iran ‘Lion’s Roar’,” as reported by The Times of Israel.

Naming conventions of this kind serve signaling functions, clarifying domestic intent and projecting deterrence externally. Clear terminology also supports archival clarity when multiple Iran-related operations occur over several years.