US forces, in coordination with Israel, have launched major strikes on Iranian military sites as part of Operation Epic Fury.
Over 1,250 Iranian targets were hit, including command centers, missile facilities, and naval assets.
The US confirmed six service members were killed in action after an Iranian missile strike on a fortified US tactical operations center in Kuwait.
CENTCOM stated that Iran’s Gulf of Oman naval presence has been “wiped out,” with sustained US air and missile operations continuing.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the mission is “laser-focused” on dismantling Iran’s missile and naval capabilities, while assuring it will not be “endless.”
The strikes mark the largest US regional military operation in decades, intensifying the conflict between Washington, Tehran, and their allies.
Analysts warn of potential escalation across the Gulf, with risks to global energy supplies and regional stability.
