Epic Fury widens the battlefield as US-led strikes escalate on Iran

Live updates depict a rapidly expanding US-led campaign against Iran under Operation Epic Fury, with CENTCOM claiming 'lethal precision' strikes that have sunk more than 20 Iranian ships and degraded Iran’s missile capabilities as the US and allies push toward air superiority. Iran and proxies retaliate with missiles, drones, and threats, while Israel conducts strikes and regional tensions rise. The conflict has caused U.S. casualties in Kuwait, prompted evacuations of American civilians, and drawn in diplomacy and allied actions, including Spain agreeing to cooperate. Domestically, Congress prepares votes on DHS funding amid Iran-related homeland security concerns, with White House officials insisting Epic Fury will meet four objectives: destroy missiles, defeat Iran’s navy, blunt proxies, and prevent a nuclear capability. A related report highlights a historic first—an American submarine torpedo-sinking an Iranian warship—as officials say Iran cannot outlast the United States.