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Operation Epic Fury

On Feb. 28, 2026, the U.S. military commenced Operation Epic Fury under the direction and direct orders of the president of the United States. U.S. and partner forces are striking targets to dismantle the Iranian regime’s security apparatus, prioritizing locations that pose an imminent threat.

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"The mission of Operation Epic Fury is laser-focused: Destroy Iranian offensive missiles, destroy Iranian missile production, destroy their navy and other security infrastructure – and they will never have nuclear weapons."

~Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

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"The mission of Operation Epic Fury is laser-focused: Destroy Iranian offensive missiles, destroy Iranian missile production, destroy their navy and other security infrastructure – and they will never have nuclear weapons."

~Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hold a press briefing at the Pentagon, March 2, 2026.

Hegseth, Caine Hold Press Briefing

Hegseth, Caine Hold Press Briefing

A U.S. Navy ship launches Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles in support of Operation Epic Fury.

U.S. Forces Launch Operation Epic Fury

U.S. Forces Launch Operation Epic Fury

U.S. forces strike Iranian regime's navy in support of Operation Epic Fury March 2, 2026.

U.S. Forces Strike Iranian Regime's Navy

U.S. Forces Strike Iranian Regime's Navy

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducts flight operations in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 2, 2026. (U.S. Navy video)

USS Abraham Lincoln Supports Operation Epic Fury

USS Abraham Lincoln Supports Operation Epic Fury

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) during operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Mar. 2, 2026. (U.S. Navy Video)

USS Spruance Fires Tomahawk Land Attack Missile

USS Spruance Fires Tomahawk Land Attack Missile

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) fires Standard Missiles during operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 28, 2026. Frank E. Peterson Jr. is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. Participates In Operation Epic Fury

USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. Participates In Operation Epic Fury

F/A-18F Super Hornets, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41, prepares to launch from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy video)

USS Abraham Lincoln Supports Operation Epic Fury

USS Abraham Lincoln Supports Operation Epic Fury

A missile fires from a ship.

U.S. Forces Launch Operation Epic Fury

U.S. Forces Launch Operation Epic Fury