Trump Orders More Strikes After US Losses in Operation Epic Fury on Iran
CENTCOM footage depicts missile launches and explosions on IRGC sites; operation ongoing despite 3 US fatalities and Iranian counterstrikes.
The United States military has released official video footage capturing its airstrikes on key Iranian facilities, intensifying global scrutiny amid the ongoing Iran-US-Israel conflict.
The footage, shared by US Central Command (CENTCOM), depicts dramatic scenes from Operation Epic Fury, launched at the direction of President Donald Trump early on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Clips show Tomahawk cruise missiles firing from warships and aircraft carriers like the USS Abraham Lincoln, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) command centers, air defenses, missile sites, and airfields across Iran. CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper described the strikes as "bold action" to neutralize imminent threats, with initial waves focusing on degrading Iran's defensive capabilities.
This release follows confirmation of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in the joint US-Israeli operation, which Trump hailed as a decisive blow against the regime. The videos underscore the precision claimed by US forces, though Iran has decried them as acts of aggression, retaliating with missile launches toward Israel and US bases in the Gulf. Protests erupted in Delhi over the weekend, prompting heightened security, while PM Narendra Modi urged Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to prioritize civilian safety in a recent call.
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Amid circulating misinformation—including debunked AI-generated clips falsely depicting strikes or downed US bombers—the Pentagon emphasized the authenticity of its materials, showing successful missions without losses. Analysts note the footage aims to demonstrate operational success and deter further Iranian escalation, as Tehran vows retaliation during its 40-day mourning period.
India, balancing ties with all parties, monitors impacts on oil imports via the Strait of Hormuz, with Modi also engaging UAE leadership on the crisis. Global markets brace for volatility, as the strikes risk broader conflict despite calls for de-escalation.
As live updates continue, world leaders including Germany's chancellor press Iran to cease attacks, while US officials signal potential further operations. The footage release heightens tensions, with evacuations and diplomatic efforts underway to avert wider war.
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