US and Israeli Forces Strike Iran in 'Operation Epic Fury'
US President Donald Trump has announced the launch of major combat operations on Iran, dubbed ‘Operation Epic Fury’, in a media post. The operation appears to be a full-out regime change effort, with strikes targeting political and military leadership, including the commander of the Revolutionary Guard and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The US has been building up its force posture in the region and has called on Iran to end all nuclear enrichment efforts. The operation comes after months of on-again, off-again civilian protests in Iran and a failed attempt at negotiations in Geneva. The New York Times reported that part of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain was hit by a missile attack. This is a developing story and may be updated.