Photos released by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) show the American Armed Forces in action during the operation Epic Fury in Iran.
The joint US–Israel operation, which began on February 28 following the death of the ayatollah Ali Khamenei in response to attacks against sites with an American presence in the region, has been underway for over a month.
Since then, the US military has coordinated precision strikes against bases, weapons depots and logistics centers in Iran, using cruise missiles, embarked aircraft, surveillance and attack drones, and strengthening missile defenses to protect troops and allies.
According to the Pentagon, the main objectives of the operation Epic Fury are to contain the activities of terrorist groups in Iran, protect trade routes, and respond to threats directed against American forces and interests in the region.
In recent interviews, the American president Donald Trump he declared that the conflict with Iran could end in “two or three weeks”, defending a strategy based on intensive attacks to quickly neutralize the adversary’s military capacity.
The statement, however, contrasts with the assessments of analysts and officials reported in the media, which point to a more complex scenario. Despite the first weeks of bombing and naval operations conducted by CENTCOM, Iranian forces and allied groups continue to carry out attacks in the region.
Recent reports also indicate an increase in the costs of the operation, already estimated in tens of billions of dollars, as well as losses among the American military. The economic and logistical impact extends beyond the battlefield, impacting maritime trade and the global oil market.
Photo: US Central Command / US Central Command Public Affairs. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
