The United States says its ongoing military campaign known as Operation Epic Fury has delivered major blows to Iran’s military capabilities, significantly weakening Tehran’s ability to wage large-scale attacks. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker stated that the operation has devastated Iran’s naval forces, destroyed large portions of its ballistic missile arsenal, and eliminated significant numbers of drone systems used in regional operations. According to Whitaker, the campaign has also targeted the infrastructure responsible for producing these weapons. He credited President Donald Trump’s leadership for directing the strategy behind the operation and coordinating the joint effort with Israel.

Launched on February 28, 2026, Operation Epic Fury represents a large-scale coordinated campaign between the United States and Israel aimed at neutralizing Iran’s offensive military capabilities. Since the beginning of the operation, officials say more than 5,500 targets have been struck, including missile depots, naval facilities, drone launch sites, and weapons manufacturing locations. Military planners describe the campaign as a focused effort to dismantle Iran’s ability to project force across the region. U.S. officials also report that American forces have sustained minimal casualties while carrying out the strikes.

Whitaker emphasized that one of the most important objectives of the operation was not only destroying existing weapons but also preventing Iran from rebuilding its military stockpiles. By striking manufacturing facilities and supply chains tied to missile and drone production, the campaign aims to limit Tehran’s long-term capacity to replenish its arsenal. Officials argue that this approach significantly reduces Iran’s ability to threaten U.S. forces, Israel, and allied nations throughout the Middle East. The strikes also seek to disrupt the networks Iran uses to arm proxy groups operating across the region.

Despite these claims of success, the conflict remains ongoing and tensions continue to rise. Iranian state media and various reports indicate that missile launches and retaliatory attacks have continued in some areas, suggesting that Tehran still retains operational capabilities. Analysts note that even heavily damaged military forces can continue limited operations while attempting to reorganize. As Operation Epic Fury progresses, observers warn that the campaign could expand further if Iran escalates its response or if additional regional actors become involved in the confrontation.