Operation Epic Fury begins against the Iranian Regime

February 28, 2026 – U.S. Forces Launch Operation Epic Fury begins, at the direction of the President of the United States.  U.S. and partner forces began striking targets at 1:15 am ET to dismantle the Iranian regime’s security apparatus, prioritizing locations that posed an imminent threat. [1]

“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