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On Saturday, American military forces executed a vast and powerful offensive against Iranian targets, showcasing a formidable combination of air, sea, and missile capabilities alongside Israeli forces.
Named “Operation Epic Fury,” the initiative commenced at 1:15 a.m., targeting over 1,000 locations across Iran within its initial 24 hours, as reported by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The strikes resulted in the elimination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and numerous high-ranking officials.
The operation saw the deployment of an impressive array of military aircraft, including B-2 stealth bombers, F-22 and F-16 fighter jets, A-10 attack planes, and EA-18G electronic warfare aircraft, complemented by a network of airborne early warning and communication systems, according to CENTCOM.
A U.S. Navy vessel launched Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles to bolster Operation Epic Fury’s efforts. (U.S. Central Command Public Affairs)
In addition, missile defense mechanisms such as Patriot interceptors and THAAD anti-ballistic missile defenses were activated to support the mission.
Other assets included RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft, MQ-9 Reaper drones, HIMARS rocket systems, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, guided-missile destroyers, refueling tankers, and C-17 and C-130 transport aircraft, CENTCOM said.
The command also released images of Tomahawk cruise missiles, as well as F-18 and F-35 fighter jets roaring into combat, according to Reuters.
CENTCOM additionally confirmed it deployed one-way attack drones in combat for the first time.
Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones were also used in the attack. (U.S. Central Command Public Affairs)
The Low-Cost Unmanned Combat Attack System — known as LUCAS — is modeled after Iran’s Shahed drones.
“CENTCOM’s Task Force Scorpion Strike — for the first time in history — is using one-way attack drones in combat during Operation Epic Fury,” CENTCOM wrote on X. “These low-cost drones, modeled after Iran’s Shahed drones, are now delivering American-made retribution.”
Developed by Arizona-based engineering firm SpektreWorks, the LUCAS drone can be launched from catapults, vehicles or mobile ground platforms, according to Business Insider.Â
The drones cost roughly $35,000 each, Reuters reported.
A plume of smoke rises after an explosion on Feb. 28, 2026, in Tehran, Iran. (Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)
The strikes targeted command and control centers, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Joint Headquarters and Aerospace Forces Headquarters, integrated air defense systems, ballistic missile sites, Iranian Navy ships and submarines, anti-ship missile sites and military communications infrastructure, according to CENTCOM.
Iran retaliated by launching waves of missiles across the Middle East, targeting major U.S. bases in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, Business Insider reported.
Three U.S. service members were killed and five others were “seriously wounded” as part of Operation Epic Fury, CENTCOM said Sunday morning. The joint military operation is expected to carry on for days.
CENTCOM did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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