Operation Epic Fury:
The United States military has officially named its recent strikes on Iran as Operation Epic Fury, amid escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security concerns.
- Operation Epic Fury is the codename adopted by the Pentagon for US military operations targeting Iranian military infrastructure, carried out in coordination with Israeli strikes.
- It represents a large-scale military campaign aimed at weakening perceived threats posed by Iran’s military and strategic capabilities.
- Nations Involved:
- United States – Led and officially named the operation.
- Israel – Conducted coordinated strikes alongside US forces.
- Iran – Targeted country; responded with retaliatory actions.
- Aim:
- Neutralise perceived military and missile threats.
- Constrain Iran’s nuclear and strategic capabilities.
- Strengthen regional security from the perspective of US–Israel strategic interests.
