Pentagon leaders foresee Operation Epic Fury expanding ferociously against Iran, with Israel as a key partner in targeting core military assets from missiles to manufacturing. Early triumphs set the stage for deeper degradation of Tehran’s war machine.
In Tampa’s CENTCOM briefing, Hegseth hailed Cooper’s team and 50,000 troops for surgical strikes sinking Iran’s naval might, neutralizing launchers, and claiming aerial-maritime dominance. ‘Precision under peril has reshaped the battlefield,’ he noted to the press.
Day six brings relentless pressure: 200 targets blasted by US bombers near Tehran in recent days. B-2s just unleashed penetrator payloads on buried threats; space ops strikes diminish intimidation capacity.
Iran’s retaliation has nosedived—90% ballistic shortfall, 83% drone deficit. Ship losses exceed 30, featuring a burning drone carrier. Next: eradicate production to hobble regeneration.
Endless resources empower America to dictate pace, Hegseth said, debunking F-15 loss myths outright. Twelve victim nations rally behind, fueling US-Israeli synergy for victory.
February 28’s launch followed Iran’s multi-country barrages, confronting nuclear-missile perils head-on. No tolerance for Tehran’s atomic bid.