Operation Epic Fury: U.S.-Israel Military Strikes on Iran

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On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale military operation named 'Operation Epic Fury' targeting Iranian military assets and leadership, including nuclear facilities, missile factories, and senior officials. The operation involved nearly nine hundred strikes using Tomahawk missiles, fighter jets, and drones, resulting in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior commanders. Iran retaliated by targeting U.S. military facilities, Israel, and energy and civilian infrastructure in the Gulf states, escalating into a regional war with significant impacts on critical supply chains and humanitarian aid. The conflict included attacks on energy infrastructure such as oil depots and petrochemical facilities, and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing a global energy shock. A two-week ceasefire was agreed upon on April 7, 2026, but broader settlement negotiations have stalled.