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US Launches Operation Epic Fury Against Iran

Massive Military Strikes Target Iranian Ballistic Missile Capabilities

The US has launched a massive military operation, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, against Iran, with the goal of degrading the country’s ballistic missile capabilities. The operation, which was approved by President Donald Trump, has involved collaboration with Israeli forces and has included cyber and space operations, as well as precision strikes using Joint Direct Attack Munitions and Hellfire missiles. The US military has also targeted Iran’s ballistic missile industrial base, with the aim of dismantling the country’s missile production capability. The operation is expected to last for weeks, according to Trump. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.

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    Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1772827320187-3090
    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/2000-strikes-30-ships-down-us-operations-against-iran-by-the-numbers/
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    US Launches Operation Epic Fury Against Iran

    Massive Military Strikes Target Iranian Ballistic Missile Capabilities

    The US has launched a massive military operation, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, against Iran, with the goal of degrading the country’s ballistic missile capabilities. The operation, which was approved by President Donald Trump, has involved collaboration with Israeli forces and has included cyber and space operations, as well as precision strikes using Joint Direct Attack Munitions and Hellfire missiles. The US military has also targeted Iran’s ballistic missile industrial base, with the aim of dismantling the country’s missile production capability. The operation is expected to last for weeks, according to Trump. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.

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      Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1772827320187-3090
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/03/2000-strikes-30-ships-down-us-operations-against-iran-by-the-numbers/
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