Operation Epic Fury: US-Iran Conflict Escalates

0:00from geopolitics to global markets. This is Global News Today. The United States military operation against Iran, called Operation Epic Fury, has escalated into a broader regional conflict despite major early successes. Forces took out Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and inflicted heavy damage on Iranian land, sea, and air capabilities. This marked the biggest U.S. action since the 2003 Iraq invasion, pulling in neighbors like Israel and risking a longer fight. Trump had stuck to quick hits in the past, like the January 3rd raid in Venezuela and a June strike on Iran's nuclear sites, avoiding drawn out. Wars. Now, experts worry he's risking the global economy, regional peace, and even Republican chances in November's midterm elections with no clear endgame in sight. White House officials say the goals are straightforward, why about Iran's missiles and production sink their navy, cut off proxy arms, and block any

1:00nuclear path. Still, messaging has flipped on regime change from hinting at it to demanding unconditional surrender, leaving analysts scratching their heads. Public reaction splits along lines, with most make America great again backers standing by Trump for now, though broader polls show opposition, especially among independence wary of Iraq and Afghanistan repeats. So far, American losses stay low at six service members killed, but experts predict casualties could shift the mood fast. Meanwhile, Iran's proxies like Hezbollah have fired back at Israel and tanker traffic through the strait of Hormuz has stopped threatening oil flows. And spiking economic pain, Gulf allies are mostly on board despite some pushback, but the war's length remains unknown with cost climbing daily. DNN is sponsored by our partner. Comfort, you can hear, sound, you can relax into S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM