U.S. Launches Strikes Against Iran in ‘Operation Epic Fury’
WASHINGTON – The U.S. military has initiated strikes against targets in Iran as part of an operation dubbed “Epic Fury,” the Department of Defense confirmed Thursday. Footage released by the Pentagon shows the destroyer USS Bainbridge launching Tomahawk cruise missiles, alongside takeoffs of military aircraft from the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford.
The strikes mark a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations. Details regarding the specific targets and objectives of “Operation Epic Fury” remain limited, but the deployment of substantial naval assets signals a determined response to recent, unspecified Iranian actions.
The footage, circulating widely on social media, offers a rare glimpse into the execution of the operation. A video posted on YouTube, just hours ago, showcases the USS Bainbridge firing the cruise missiles and the USS Gerald R. Ford preparing for flight operations. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xYIlCbBxHpk
The USS Bainbridge’s involvement was also highlighted in a recent post on Facebook by CNN News18. https://www.facebook.com/cnnnews18/videos/footage-released-by-the-department-of-defense-show-the-destroyer-uss-bainbridge-/1434710215014189/
According to the U.S. Naval Institute News Fleet Tracker, as of March 2nd, both vessels were actively deployed. https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFBVV95cUxOOTFnZlk4ZkQySkx3R2dNTUtNb0pvZDdxQkJYQkFRUnVCS0pya2l4MnFrdmxEaU9zU2Z4QndYT05odUpBNFlVSGs4VTk4T0Q0Z3Y5UFQ2RkhaOUVwRVhIaXExU3E4bmFWUk1xVkFyNlhYSFFFUnJ3dUFYOXFUVW1FMWI2SndUMTA?oc=5
The operation’s impact on regional stability and global energy markets remains to be seen. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
