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U.S. Launches Major Offensive, Dismantles Iran's Military Might

3/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The United States launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, with Israel, on February 28 to dismantle Iran's military capabilities.
U.S. forces have conducted more than 2,000 precision strikes.
The operation reduced Iran's ballistic missile launches by 86% and drone attacks by 73%.
U.S. forces destroyed more than 30 Iranian naval vessels.
The campaign is described as one of the largest U.S. military offensives in the Middle East in decades.

History

Historical Context

Operation Desert Storm, conducted from January 17 to February 28, 1991, was a U.S.-led coalition effort involving 34 nations to liberate Kuwait following Iraq's invasion in August 1990. The campaign executed over 29,000 sorties, showcasing advanced military technology. This operation set a precedent for future U.S. military interventions in the Middle East, influencing ongoing regional security dynamics.

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Story summary

The United States launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, with Israel, on February 28 to dismantle Iran's military capabilities.
U.S. forces have conducted more than 2,000 precision strikes.
The operation reduced Iran's ballistic missile launches by 86% and drone attacks by 73%.
U.S. forces destroyed more than 30 Iranian naval vessels.
The campaign is described as one of the largest U.S. military offensives in the Middle East in decades.

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