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U.S. Launches Massive Iran Campaign

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War Secretary Pete Hegseth unveils Operation Epic Fury, a large-scale U.S. military campaign against Iran, involving over fifty thousand troops and targeting military infrastructure. The operation, which includes Israel, has already hit three thousand targets, with heavier bombs planned for future strikes. Despite criticism, Hegseth asserts the campaign is driven by American priorities and Irans decades of hostility. The flexible operation aims to eliminate Irans ability to fight back or pursue nukes, ensuring long-term U.S. security.

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U.S. Launches Massive Iran Campaign

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On March 9th, War Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military campaign against Iran is just getting started. He described recent strikes as the opening phase of a larger effort to cripple Tehran's forces. Under Operation Epic Fury, more than 50,000 U.S. troops are involved alongside Israel with about 3,000 targets hit so far, including missile sites and nuclear-related facilities. Pentagon officials confirmed the strikes have focused on military infrastructure. Hegseth highlighted the unmatched air power from U.S. and Israeli forces, calling it the strongest combination in the world. He added that heavier bombs, like 500, 1,000, and 2,000-pound ones, will ramp up soon to target command centers. Critics claim Israel pulled the U.S. into this, but Hegseth insists it's driven by American priorities under President Trump's leadership. He pointed to decades of Iranian hostility, including attacks on U.S. interests and their nuclear push. Seven service members died recently in a drone striking Kuwait,

yet Hegseth said losses like that only build stronger resolve. The operation stays flexible, with no limits ruled out, including possible ground troops, to avoid tipping off the enemy. The clear aim is to push Iran until it can't fight back or pursue nukes. This campaign rolls on until those threats are fully shut down, keeping America secure for the long-haul.

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