The Pentagon is signaling a major escalation against Iran, with Operation Epic Fury poised to expand its devastating impact. US and Israeli forces are gearing up to eradicate Tehran’s missile infrastructure and naval power, building on a string of decisive blows.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, addressing troops at CENTCOM in Tampa, lauded Admiral Brad Cooper and 50,000 service members for their role in hobbling Iran’s capabilities. ‘You’ve neutralized large swaths of their navy, sidelined missile sites, and established total control over air and sea routes,’ he told reporters.
Entering day six, the campaign has seen US air power unleash fury deep into Iranian territory. In the last 72 hours, bomber forces hammered around 200 targets, encompassing Tehran suburbs. B-2 stealth bombers recently targeted fortified missile facilities with heavy penetrators, while attacks on space command equivalents have slashed Iran’s threat projection.
Iran’s offensive output has cratered: 90% fewer ballistic missiles and 83% drop in drones since launch. At sea, US naval strikes have taken out more than 30 ships, with a drone carrier-sized vessel currently engulfed in flames. Focus now turns to Iran’s missile manufacturing hubs to prevent future builds.
‘We’re built for this fight, and we’re here to win it,’ Hegseth asserted, confirming vast munitions reserves for prolonged engagement. He rejected claims of losing an F-15 fighter as baseless lies propagated online. Regional allies, angered by Iran’s strikes on 12 countries, are increasingly backing the effort.
Launched February 28 after escalating Iranian aggression, Operation Epic Fury addresses decades of worry over Tehran’s nuclear pursuits and ballistic advancements. America and Israel remain resolute: Iran will not gain nuclear weaponry, despite Tehran’s civilian-use claims.