The Pentagon has gone public with Operation Epic Fury, disclosing that over 1,000 targets in Iran were neutralized during the initial phase of a coordinated blitz. Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine explained that the operation was the result of years of planning, integrating 4th and 5th generation fighters, tankers, and electronic warfare platforms. The Lincoln and Ford carrier strike groups provided a massive maritime launchpad for the strikes. Preceded by 30 days of strategic repositioning, the mission also saw significant contributions from the National Guard, including F-35A units from Vermont. US Cyber Command and Space Command played pivotal roles by disabling Iranian communication networks through advanced non-lethal means.