Images released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) show the US armed forces in action during the operation Epic Fury i Iran.
The joint US-Israeli operation, which was launched on February 28, after the death of the ayatollah Ali Khamenei in response to attacks against places with a US presence in the region, has now been ongoing for over a month.
Since then, the U.S. military has coordinated precision strikes against bases, weapons depots, and logistics centers in Iran using cruise missiles, aircraft carriers, surveillance and attack drones, and enhanced missile defenses to protect troops and allies.
According to the Pentagon, the key objectives of the operation Epic Fury to limit the activities of terrorist groups in Iran, protect trade routes, and respond to direct threats to U.S. forces and interests in the region.
In recent interviews, the US president has Donald Trump stated that the conflict with Iran could end within “two to three weeks” and he has defended a strategy based on intensive strikes to quickly neutralize the adversary’s military capabilities.
However, this statement contrasts with assessments by analysts and officials quoted in the media, which point to a more complex situation. Despite the first weeks of bombardments and naval operations conducted by CENTCOM, Iranian forces and allied groups continue to carry out attacks in the region.
Recent reports also point to rising costs of the operation, already estimated at tens of billions of dollars, as well as casualties among US soldiers. The economic and logistical impact extends beyond the battlefield and affects both maritime trade and the global oil market.
Photos: US Central Command / US Central Command Public Affairs. This content is created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editors.
