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Operation Epic Fury Updates: U.S. and Israel Intensify Strikes as Iran Retaliates Against Gulf Bases
Heavy smoke rises over Tehran as "Operation Epic Fury" enters its second day of high-intensity combat.
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON — The world remains on high alert as "Operation Epic Fury" enters a critical phase this Sunday, March 1, 2026. Following the massive initial wave of U.S. and Israeli strikes, the military focus has shifted to neutralizing Iran's ballistic missile launchers and leadership bunkers, while Tehran has responded with a barrage of counter-strikes across the Middle East.
1. Operation Epic Fury: Strategic Targets Hit
According to latest reports, U.S. and Israeli stealth fighters have successfully targeted the IRGC headquarters and key nuclear enrichment facilities in Isfahan. Satellite imagery confirms heavy damage to the compound of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is reportedly out of contact. President Trump, in a recent address on Truth Social, declared that the operation is "annihilating the radical regime's military might" to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.
2. Iran Retaliates: U.S. Bases in the Gulf Under Fire
Tehran has not remained silent. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched waves of ballistic missiles targeting U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE. Explosions were heard in Doha and Abu Dhabi, where air defense systems were seen intercepting incoming threats. In the UAE, at least one casualty has been confirmed due to falling debris, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
3. Trump Calls for Regime Change: "The Hour of Freedom"
President Donald Trump has issued a direct appeal to the Iranian public to "take over your government." Framing the strikes as a liberation effort, Trump stated that this is a "chance for generations" for Iranians to topple the theocracy. However, the humanitarian cost is rising; Iranian state media reports that strikes in southern Iran have hit civilian areas, including a school, leading to a mounting death toll that local officials put at 85.
4. Global Markets and Airspace Closures
The conflict has paralyzed international travel in the region. Airspace remains closed over Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and the UAE, with major airlines like Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic suspending flights until at least March 7. Meanwhile, global oil prices continue to surge as the IRGC threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz, a move that would choke off a significant portion of the world's energy supply.
As the "Operation Epic Fury" updates continue to roll in, the international community is bracing for what could be a prolonged military campaign. Stay tuned for live coverage on this developing war.
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