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U.S. Launches Operation Epic Fury Against Iranian Forces

3/1/2026

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Summary

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U.S. Central Command says Operation Epic Fury began with the sinking of an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette in the Gulf of Oman.
The corvette is now reported to be sinking at Chah Bahar pier in southeastern Iran.
CENTCOM says the strike targets Iranian military infrastructure, including command facilities and missile sites.
CENTCOM notes it repelled Iranian missile and drone assaults, with no U.S. casualties.

History

Historical Context

Operation Praying Mantis, conducted by the U.S. on April 18, 1988, targeted Iranian naval assets in retaliation for the mining of the USS Samuel B. Roberts. This operation resulted in the destruction of over 20 Iranian vessels, including the frigate Sahand. The U.S. military's actions pressured Iran to agree to a ceasefire in the Iran-Iraq War, highlighting ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

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Story summary

U.S. Central Command says Operation Epic Fury began with the sinking of an Iranian Jamaran-class corvette in the Gulf of Oman.
The corvette is now reported to be sinking at Chah Bahar pier in southeastern Iran.
CENTCOM says the strike targets Iranian military infrastructure, including command facilities and missile sites.
CENTCOM notes it repelled Iranian missile and drone assaults, with no U.S. casualties.

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