The US military has released details of the opening phase of what it calls “Operation Epic Fury,” outlining actions taken in the first 24 hours of the campaign amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
In a statement posted on X, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) provided an operational update, signalling the start of a coordinated military effort in its area of responsibility. The post appears aimed at offering an early snapshot of the mission’s scope and tempo as developments continue to unfold in the region.
The US military detailed the jets, ships and missiles deployed against Iran, along with their intended targets. The targets did not include Iranian nuclear sites, and some operational capabilities were not disclosed publicly.
US MILITARY ASSETS:
- B-2 Stealth Bombers
- LUCAS Drones
- Patriot Interceptor Missile Systems
- THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile Systems
- F-18 Fighter Jets
- F-16 Fighter Jets
- F-22 Fighter Jets
- A-10 Attack Jets
- F-35 Stealth Fighters
- EA-18G Electronic Attack Aircraft
- Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft
- Airborne Communication Relay
- P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
- RC-135 Reconnaissance Aircraft
- MQ-9 Reapers
- M-142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
- Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carriers
- Guided-missile Destroyers
- Counter-Drone Systems
- Refuelling Tanker Aircraft
- Refuelling Ships
- C-17 Globemaster Cargo Aircraft
- C-130 Cargo Aircraft
TYPES OF TARGETS
- Command and Control Centres
- IRGC Joint Headquarters
- IRGC Aerospace Forces Headquarters
- Integrated Air Defence Systems
- Ballistic Missile Sites
- Iranian Navy Ships
- Iranian Navy Submarines
- Anti-ship Missile Sites
- Military Communication Capabilities
Earlier in the day, the US Central Command had publicly confirmed the use of B-2 strategic bombers in the strikes on Iranian targets, saying the stealth aircraft were armed with 2,000-lb bombs and struck Iran’s “hardened ballistic missile facilities”.
Meanwhile, an unnamed US defence official told Fox News that the long-range bombers flew directly from the US to Iran. The B-2 Spirit is designed to evade radar and deliver heavy bunker-buster munitions against deeply buried targets.
(With inputs from agencies)
