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Operation Epic Fury

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United States

United States

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]. — 6 supporting facts

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Houthi movement

Houthi movement

The Houthi movement is directly linked to Operation Epic Fury as they continued their military operations, including missile and drone attacks on Red Sea shipping, immediately following the commencement of the operation as described in [1], [2], [3], and [4]. — 3 supporting facts

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Iran

Iran

Iran is the primary target of the military campaign Operation Epic Fury, which aims to degrade its nuclear and missile capabilities as described in [1], [2], and [3]. The relationship is further defined by the strategic risks associated with the campaign [4] and Iran's direct retaliatory actions against U.S. interests following the operation's launch [5]. — 3 supporting facts

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Israel

Israel

Israel is directly related to Operation Epic Fury as a primary participant in the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign [1], which involved Israeli forces striking targets across Iran [2] and prompted retaliatory actions against Israeli-flagged ships [3]. — 2 supporting facts

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Hezbollah

Hezbollah

Hezbollah is directly impacted by Operation Epic Fury, as the operation's scope is evaluated by its inability to neutralize Hezbollah's tunnel networks [1] and combatant strength [2], while Israeli military actions against Hezbollah operatives occurred immediately preceding the event [3]. — 1 supporting fact

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How Will Cyber Warfare Shape the U.S.-Israel Conflict with Iran? csis.org CSIS Mar 3, 2026 4 facts

accountDuring Operation Epic Fury, attackers compromised the BadeSaba religious calendar application, which has over 5 million downloads, to display anti-government messages and offers of amnesty to users.

accountThe United States and Israel launched a large-scale kinetic and cyber operation against Iran on February 28, referred to as Operation Epic Fury, to weaken the Iranian regime's military and strategic capabilities.

quoteThe Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that coordinated cyber and space effects during Operation Epic Fury "effectively disrupted [Iranian] communications and sensor networks."

accountOperation Epic Fury included cyberattacks on official Iranian news websites, government services, and military targets to hinder a coordinated Iranian response.

Escalation with Iran: Understanding the Regional and Global ... thesoufancenter.org The Soufan Center 3 facts

claimThe United States initiated a military operation named Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

claimOperation Epic Fury utilized the AI model 'Claude' for operational planning purposes.

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 Mar 10, 2026 3 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.

claimOperation Epic Fury, if successful in its kinetic objectives, removes Iran’s nuclear deterrent and degrades its conventional missile force, but it does not remove Hezbollah’s tunnel networks in southern Lebanon, stop Houthi missiles from flying toward the Bab al-Mandab Strait, or dislodge Kataib Hezbollah from its position within the Iraqi state security apparatus.

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.

Iran Responds to Operation Epic Fury with Layered Military, Cyber ... hstoday.us Homeland Security Today Mar 2, 2026 2 facts

measurementIranian statements suggest that between 14 and 27 U.S. military installations were attacked or designated as targets during the response to Operation Epic Fury.

claimIran's response to Operation Epic Fury is a pre-planned, multi-domain framework that combines kinetic attacks, cyber disruption, proxy activation, and geopolitical alignment with China and Russia to impose costs while avoiding overwhelming U.S. retaliation.

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.