As soon as PM Modi returned, a fierce attack on Iran, 48 hours of silence and then Operation Epic Fury started.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Tension in the Middle East has now reached its peak. According to the latest reports of March 4, 2026, Israel and America have jointly started attacks on Iran’s nuclear and missile targets in the form of ‘Broad Wave’. Interestingly, this gruesome military action started just 48 hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s departure from Israel, due to which the theory of ’48-hour silence’ is being discussed in diplomatic circles. 1. Timing of PM Modi’s departure and attacks (The 48-Hour Gap) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a historic two-day visit to Israel on 25-26 February 2026. Evening of 26 February: PM Modi flew from Israel to India. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu himself was present at the airport at the time of his departure. 28 February morning: Just hours after PM Modi reached India, the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran under ‘Operation Epic Fury’. Strategic Suspense: Many experts believe that these attacks were postponed for 48 hours for the safety and diplomatic respect of the Indian Prime Minister. 2. ‘Operation Epic Fury’: These targets of Iran were attacked (Targets) Israeli Army (IDF) and US Army (CENTCOM) have made the right target to break the back of Iran: Natanz Nuclear Center: The United Nations (UN) nuclear monitoring body has confirmed that Iran’s main nuclear enrichment center ‘Natanz’ has suffered some damage. Missile Base: Ballistic missile production and storage facilities located near Tehran and Isfahan. Has been reduced to debris. IAF and Drones: Israeli Air Force’s F-35 stealth planes destroyed Iran’s air defense system (S-300) in the first phase.3. ‘Khamenei’s death’ and leadership vacuum The news of the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the attacks has shocked the whole world. Confirmation of death: According to reports, there were explosions near Khamenei’s office in the 28 February attacks. His death was confirmed on March 1.Funeral: Khamenei’s body will be taken to Mashhad, while a three-day mourning and farewell ceremony begins in Tehran on March 4 (today).4. Iran’s counterattack and ‘Truthful Promise 4’ (Retaliation) Instead of sitting idle, Iran has also taken fierce retaliatory action: Missile rain: Iran has fired more than 700 ballistic missiles at Israel, UAE, Qatar and Bahrain. Impact on Gulf countries: Missiles have also fallen near the US Consulate near Dubai and on Qatar’s Al-Udeid airbase. Attempts have also been made to target Saudi Arabia’s oil bases.5. Defense Technology: Test of Missile Defense System (Defense Technology) This war has put the capability of modern defense systems in front of the world: Iron Dome and Arrow-3: These systems of Israel shot down more than 90% of Iran’s missiles in the air. US Patriot: US Patriot missile batteries deployed in Gulf countries protected UAE and Qatar. New mode: For the first time in war, AI-based reactive targeting and MQ-9 Reaper drones have seen large-scale use.Keywords (Hindi & English):