Washington, April 2026 : The United States carried out strikes on more than 13,000 targets during Operation Epic Fury, in one of the largest and most intensive military campaigns in recent history, the Pentagon said on Wednesday. The operation, while described as highly effective, also resulted in the deaths of 13 American service members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking on the scale and scope of the campaign, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine, said the numbers reflect the vast reach and operational intensity of the mission. \u201cSince the beginning of major combat operations, the United States joint forces struck more than 13,000 targets,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of these, over 4,000 were dynamic battlefield targets that emerged in real time and were immediately engaged using advanced command-and-control systems. This rapid response capability, officials said, was key to maintaining pressure on Iranian forces throughout the campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The operation involved more than 10,000 missions, including 62 long-range bomber sorties. Some of these missions lasted over 30 hours round-trip, flying directly from the United States to strike targets in Iran. \u201cNo other military in the world can do that,\u201d Caine remarked, highlighting the logistical strength and global reach of US forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The strikes targeted a broad spectrum of Iran\u2019s military infrastructure. According to the Pentagon, US forces destroyed more than 450 ballistic missile storage facilities and 801 drone storage sites. Additionally, over 1,500 air defence targets were hit, effectively eliminating around 80 percent of Iran\u2019s air defence capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caine also revealed that the campaign significantly disrupted Iran\u2019s military coordination systems. More than 2,000 command and control nodes were struck, severely limiting Tehran\u2019s ability to organise and execute operations. \u201cWe\u2019ve devastated Iran\u2019s command and control and logistical networks,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Naval operations formed a crucial component of the campaign. The US reported that more than 90 percent of Iran\u2019s naval fleet was destroyed, including major surface vessels. Over 95 percent of naval mines were neutralised through more than 700 targeted strikes, ensuring safer maritime conditions in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The offensive extended to Iran\u2019s defence manufacturing sector as well. Around 90 percent of its weapons production facilities, including those linked to drones and missile components, were struck. Caine added that nearly 80 percent of Iran\u2019s nuclear industrial base had been hit during the operation, significantly weakening its strategic capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The scale of the campaign required extensive deployment, with over 50,000 US personnel operating across the Central Command theatre and supporting bases. Troops maintained continuous operations for more than five weeks, managing complex logistics under demanding conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite the operational success, the Pentagon acknowledged the human cost of the mission. \u201cWe never forget our fallen and their families\u2026 especially those 13 fallen from Operation Epic Fury,\u201d Caine said, paying tribute to the service members who lost their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He emphasised that such losses highlight the inherent risks of military operations, even in campaigns deemed strategically successful. \u201cThis is gritty and unforgiving business\u2026 chaotic, hot, dark, unpredictable,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to US officials, Operation Epic Fury has significantly degraded Iran\u2019s ability to project military power in the region and threaten US interests. However, the scale of destruction and the loss of lives underscore the high stakes involved in the conflict and its lasting implications for regional security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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