Operation Epic Fury and U.S. Military Actions in Iran

Briefing Document: Operation Epic Fury and U.S. Military Actions in IranExecutive SummaryOperation Epic Fury, launched on February 28th under the direct orders of President Donald J. Trump, represents the most complex and lethal aerial operation in military history. This mission marks a decisive shift from decades of containment to a policy of direct retribution and neutralization of the Iranian regime’s offensive capabilities. The operation is specifically designed to dismantle Iran’s missile infrastructure, destroy its naval assets, and permanently end its pursuit of nuclear weapons. Unlike previous "endless wars" centered on nation-building, Operation Epic Fury is a scoped, interest-driven campaign intended to eliminate the conventional "shield" Iran utilized to conduct nuclear blackmail. As of 57 hours into the operation, U.S. and partner forces have achieved local air superiority, struck over 1,000 targets, and maintained a synchronized multi-domain assault involving kinetic, cyber, and space effects.