Operation Epic Fury: U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran

0:00On March 9th, War Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military campaign against Iran is just getting started. He described the recent strikes as only the beginning of a larger effort to take down Tehran's military and nuclear capabilities. Under Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. and Israel have hit around 3,000 targets so far, with more than 50,000 American troops involved. The Pentagon reports strikes on military sites, missile systems, and nuclear-related facilities. Hegseth highlighted the combined air forces of the U.S. and Israel as the world's most powerful, giving allies total sky dominance. He added that the operation will soon ramp up with heavy bombs, weighing up to 2,000 pounds. This comes amid decades of tension, with Hegseth stressing that U.S. interests drive the action under President Trump's leadership, not outside. Pressure Seven American service members died recently in an Iranian drone attack in Kuwait, but he said losses like that only build stronger resolve among, troops, and the public.

1:02Hegseth wouldn't rule out ground forces or other steps, saying it's best not to tip off the enemy about limits. The focus remains on pushing Iran until it can't fight back. The campaign presses on with clear goals in sight, as officials warn of more to come in the weeks ahead.