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Adm. Brad Cooper told a Senate panel that Iran remains capable of disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and can use that leverage in peace talks, even as U.S. forces say Iran’s military has been degraded. Details on missiles and stockpiles are disputed, and while Project Freedom could resume if ordered, the war—codenamed Epic Fury—has cost about $29 billion, potentially forcing funding trade-offs in training and force generation.
Rubio says the United States has achieved the objectives of its military campaign against Iran, with Operation Epic Fury concluded, and describes the subsequent Strait of Hormuz effort (Project Freedom) as smaller and defensive, to be used only if attacked. He urged a diplomatic path to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, notes ongoing talks with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and cites civilian sailor deaths in the Strait amid regional tensions, including UAE reports of missiles/drones strikes and a fragile ceasefire.
Pentagon Chief Hegseth says Operation Project Freedom is separate from Epic Fury and temporary; the U.S. emphasizes it can safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz without entering Iranian airspace, CENTCOM and partners are coordinating with hundreds of ships, Iran is blamed as the aggressor and would face overwhelming firepower if it attacks shipping, and there are discussions about handing Strait duties to the world.
John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight mocks the Iran conflict coverage and the administration’s rhetoric, notably ridiculing the moniker 'Epic Fury,' critiquing Trump’s victory claims while the Pentagon seeks more funding, and highlighting real-world reactions (including a gas‑station voter calling Trump a “worthless pile of shit”) to illustrate how media spin colors public perception of the Middle East crisis.
Two long-range Iranian missiles were launched toward Diego Garcia, suggesting Tehran’s arsenal may exceed the 2,000-km range it publicly claimed, though one reportedly failed and the other was intercepted; IDF warned the missiles could reach European capitals, prompting UK condemnation and warnings from analysts that Iran’s missile program is expanding beyond the Middle East and could threaten Europe, reinforcing the Epic Fury posture.
Iran launches missiles at Diego Garcia as U.S.-led forces press a broad offensive under Operation Epic Fury (and allied Roaring Lion), reporting thousands of Iranian targets hit and disturbances around the Strait of Hormuz, with Natanz reported damaged earlier in the conflict.
Handala, an Iran-linked group, claimed a cyberattack on Stryker that allegedly wiped over 200,000 devices across 79 countries, illustrating a widening cyber battlefield in the Iran war. The incident sits within a broader campaign by IRGC-backed groups (CyberAv3ngers, APT33, APT55) targeting US infrastructure, plus a loose hacktivist coalition—Cyber Islamic Resistance—coordinating actions via Telegram. The United States and Israel are reported to be conducting cyber operations as part of Operation Epic Fury, with actors employing AI tools to disrupt energy, telecoms, and government networks.
Six U.S. Air Force airmen died when a KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, including Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31, of Covington, Washington; the cause is under investigation and authorities said it was not due to friendly fire.
The Bulwark’s Morning Shots critique of Donald Trump’s Iran war naming—’Epic Fury’—argues the plan lacks clear goals, risks escalation, and imposes heavy costs, all wrapped in Trump’s self-aggrandizing theatrics. The piece contrasts Trump’s swagger (including his obsession with Florsheim shoes for aides and a two-minute clap by Republican leaders) with skeptical takes from Rogan and younger voters, and threads in related notes on AI-assisted targeting, civilian harm, and odd political-financial curiosities, leaving readers to wonder whether Epic Fury will become an epic disaster or a hollow pseudo-victory.
US and Israel are conducting a highly synchronized, multi-domain campaign against Iran (Epic Fury/Roaring Lion), reshaping Middle East security as Gulf partners are drawn in. The effort aims to degrade Iran’s missile and drone arsenal, shift toward deep strikes on regime infrastructure, and rely on integrated intelligence, cyber, space, and autonomous systems, all while preserving missile-defense capacity amid finite inventories.
The United States and Israel have intensified their campaign against Iran in Operation Epic Fury, with CENTCOM saying they’ve hit more than 3,000 targets and damaged or destroyed 43 Iranian ships, targeting missiles, IRGC facilities, and other military assets across Iran. Iran and proxies have retaliated with missiles and drones against Israel and Gulf states, prompting warnings and evacuations. Six American service members were killed in Kuwait, with a dignified transfer planned at Dover, as thousands of Americans are reportedly returning home; Trump has praised the campaign and signaled heightened weapons production by defense contractors. The developing crisis has drawn in regional partners and international actors, underscoring a rapidly broadening Middle East confrontation.
Israel and the United States reportedly used an AI-powered “target production machine” to fuse hacked Tehran traffic-camera data with satellite imagery and human intelligence, producing a precise target for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and enabling a daylight strike codenamed Operation Epic Fury. Iran later announced the leader’s martyrdom. The account portrays a significant, data-driven expansion of cross-border intelligence and military targeting.
Six U.S. service members stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, were killed when Iran struck a civilian port in Kuwait; CENTCOM will release the victims’ identities 24 hours after family notification. The soldiers belonged to the 1st Theater Sustainment Command, which handles ports and logistics across more than a dozen countries. These are the first U.S. fatalities in the current conflict tied to Operation Epic Fury, drawing condolences from Kentucky leaders and others.
US officials announce Operation Epic Fury against Iran, detailing a dawn-to-dawn, multi-domain campaign aimed at destroying Iran’s missiles, missile production, and navy to prevent nuclear blackmail, with hundreds of targets hit in the first 24 hours and cyber/space support from US allies. The effort emphasizes surgical, overwhelming force, and warns the fight will take time, with possible additional troop movements as battle assessments continue. There are no disclosed boots on the ground yet, though the President has latitude to shape the timeline and force posture; casualties are acknowledged and the operation is described as a broader, America-first campaign rather than a quick war.
During a nighttime intercept over Kuwait, Kuwaiti Patriot air-defense systems shot down three U.S. Air Force F-15Es amid a dense, multi-threat airspace; all six aircrew ejected and were rescued, but the incident exposed critical gaps in identification and real-time shared situational awareness among allied forces and highlighted how deconfliction failures can turn friendly forces into casualties.