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CENTCOM Launches Operation Epic Fury Against Iran

PUBLISHED Feb 28, 2026, 2:28 PM ET

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CENTCOM Launches Operation Epic Fury Against Iran

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Washington — U.S. Central Command launched Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28 at President Trump's direction, striking IRGC command centers, air defenses, missile and drone launch sites, and airfields beginning at 1:15 a.m. ET. CENTCOM reported precision munitions from air, land and sea, no U.S. casualties, minimal damage to U.S. installations, and continued operations after Iranian missile and drone activity; officials noted the next 72–96 hours will be critical to assess Iran's capacity for sustained retaliation. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Neha R. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Feb. 28, 01:15 a.m. ET — CENTCOM initiated Operation Epic Fury with precision strikes.
Feb. 28 — CENTCOM posted updates on X reporting no U.S. casualties and minimal damage to U.S. installations.
Feb. 28 — Targets identified: IRGC command and control, air defenses, missile/drone launch sites, and airfields.
Feb. 28 — ABC reported first-time combat use of low-cost one-way attack drones during initial strikes.
Mar. 1 — U.S. officials and former CENTCOM commanders emphasized the next 72–96 hours as crucial for assessing Iranian retaliation.

News Intelligence

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Media Bias

Articles Published:: 10
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 9
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 90%, Right 10%

Who Benefited

U.S. and allied military establishments gained by degrading selected Iranian missile, drone and air defence capabilities and reinforcing deterrence messages, according to official CENTCOM statements.

Who Impacted

Iranian military installations, missile/drone launch capabilities, and nearby regional civilian infrastructure suffered strikes and operational disruption per CENTCOM reports.