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The United States is the primary initiator and participant of the military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury, as evidenced by its role in launching the operation against Iran [1], [2], and [3].

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Escalation with Iran: Understanding the Regional and Global ... thesoufancenter.org The Soufan Center 2 facts
claimThe United States initiated a military operation named Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
claimGulf states hosting U.S. military bases became targets of Iranian retaliatory strikes following the U.S. and Israeli operations known as Operation Epic Fury and Operation Roaring Lion.
We Bombed the Wrong Target Iran's Proxy Network Strategy irregularwarfare.org Irregular Warfare Initiative 2 facts
claimThe Houthis retained power over the majority of Yemen and resumed Red Sea attacks within hours of Operation Epic Fury, despite U.S., U.K., and Israeli military strikes conducted between 2023 and 2025.
accountThe Houthi movement resumed missile and drone attacks on U.S. and Israeli-flagged ships within hours of the commencement of Operation Epic Fury, a pre-positioned response that did not require command authorization from Tehran.
Five fundamental questions for US foreign policy as the Iran war ... mei.edu Middle East Institute 2 facts
perspectiveThe author warns that Operation Epic Fury risks repeating the same strategic mistakes the United States made in Iraq and Afghanistan by lacking a clear, realistic political end state for Iran.
claimOperation Epic Fury is the name of the current military campaign being conducted by the United States against Iran.