U.S. Military Claims Swift Gains In Operation Epic Fury
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Monday that the United States is making “decisive, devastating, and uncontested” progress in Operation Epic Fury, which was launched just four days ago under President Donald Trump. Speaking at the Pentagon, Hegseth highlighted sweeping air operations alongside the Israeli Defense Forces, claiming the U.S. now has near-total control of Iranian airspace.
Hegseth detailed the role of B-2s, B-52s, fighter jets, and drones in targeting Iran’s missile systems, military infrastructure, and leadership. He asserted that Iran’s air force has been destroyed, its navy “no more,” and key leaders eliminated. “The operation has delivered air power surpassing the opening of the Iraq War in 2003,” Hegseth said, adding that additional waves of strikes are expected.
While stressing that this is “not a mission accomplished moment,” he said the operation’s goal remains clear: dismantle Iran’s military capabilities and prevent any path toward nuclear weapons. Hegseth emphasized the U.S. is prepared to sustain the fight for as long as necessary, declaring, “The terms of this war will be set by us.”
Hegseth detailed the role of B-2s, B-52s, fighter jets, and drones in targeting Iran’s missile systems, military infrastructure, and leadership. He asserted that Iran’s air force has been destroyed, its navy “no more,” and key leaders eliminated. “The operation has delivered air power surpassing the opening of the Iraq War in 2003,” Hegseth said, adding that additional waves of strikes are expected.
While stressing that this is “not a mission accomplished moment,” he said the operation’s goal remains clear: dismantle Iran’s military capabilities and prevent any path toward nuclear weapons. Hegseth emphasized the U.S. is prepared to sustain the fight for as long as necessary, declaring, “The terms of this war will be set by us.”
