CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper provided an update on Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign launched on February 28, 2026, aimed at neutralizing Iran’s security infrastructure. In an unclassified video briefing, the commander highlighted precision strikes on Iranian naval vessels, ballistic missile production facilities such as Karaj, and uranium enrichment sites in Esfahan. Aircraft involved include F-35s, B-52s, and A-10s, demonstrating the breadth of U.S. air power deployed in the operation.

Since the campaign’s inception, U.S. forces have struck over 10,000 targets, reportedly degrading approximately 90% of key Iranian military capabilities. The operation, designed to prevent imminent threats to U.S. forces and regional allies, has also incurred seven U.S. fatalities as of early March 2026. Military analysts note that such high-intensity operations reflect a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran hostilities.

The video briefing emphasizes the coordination of intelligence and precision-guided munitions to minimize collateral damage while maximizing operational impact. Observers highlight the use of advanced surveillance, targeting data, and real-time aerial assessments to effectively neutralize high-value targets across Iran.

Operation Epic Fury represents a major U.S. escalation against the Iranian regime, building on prior Red Sea and Gulf tensions. The campaign underscores the U.S. commitment to defending regional partners and deterring Iran from using its military and proxy networks to threaten American interests.

Overall, the CENTCOM update illustrates the scale, intensity, and strategic focus of Operation Epic Fury. The operation demonstrates U.S. capability to conduct sustained precision strikes across a vast theater while targeting critical components of Iran’s military infrastructure.