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Operation Epic Fury: U.S. Claims Major Success Against Iran

3/14/2026

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United States (U.S.) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Operation Epic Fury against Iran is succeeding.
He says U.S. and Israeli forces struck over 15,000 targets.
He claims 90% reduction in Iran's missile volume, though unverified.
He described Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's Supreme Leader and 'wounded and likely disfigured'.
The Iranian regime continues to retaliate with attacks on U.S. interests in the region, and at least 13 American casualties have occurred.

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United States (U.S.) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Operation Epic Fury against Iran is succeeding.
He says U.S. and Israeli forces struck over 15,000 targets.
He claims 90% reduction in Iran's missile volume, though unverified.
He described Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's Supreme Leader and 'wounded and likely disfigured'.
The Iranian regime continues to retaliate with attacks on U.S. interests in the region, and at least 13 American casualties have occurred.