The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday in retaliation for what it said was Tehran’s downing of an American Apache helicopter.
A Congressional Research Service report says 42 U.S. fixed-wing, rotary-wing and uncrewed aircraft were reportedly lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign against Iran.
The commander of United States Central Command told lawmakers that Operation Epic Fury significantly weakened Iran’s military capabilities and strengthened military cooperation between the United States and regional partners.
Jules Hurst III provided the estimate in response to a question from Representative Adam Smith, the committee’s ranking member. “So […]
Anonymous U.S. administration representatives told journalists from CBS that Iran’s military losses during a 40-day air campaign were lower than publicly stated.
Forces from United States Central Command began operations on April 11 to prepare for clearing sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. Navy Admiral Brad Cooper said U.S. troops continue to maintain a presence in the region. “We remain present, […]
The White House said U.S. forces struck more than 13,000 targets during Operation Epic Fury, a 38-day military campaign against Iran.
The U.S. Department of War said Operation Epic Fury has achieved its objectives after fewer than 40 days of military action against Iran.
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B-2 Spirit stealth bombers conducted a 36-hour nonstop mission to strike an underground site in Iran, according to a U.S. official cited by Military Times.
The U.S. Department of War said senior officials praised the successful rescue of two airmen following the downing of a Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle over Iran.
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle crashed in Iran’s Khuzestan province during ongoing air operations, according to reports and U.S. officials.
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