Washington, March 1 (NationPress) US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the initiation of “OPERATION EPIC FURY”, labeling it as “the most lethal, most complex, and most precise aerial operation in history”. He issued a stern warning to Tehran regarding significant military repercussions.

“In the early hours, following directives from President Trump, the Department of War activated OPERATION EPIC FURY,” Hegseth stated.

He characterized this military action as a consequence of Iran’s unwillingness to engage in negotiations. “The Iranian regime had their opportunity but chose not to strike a deal — now they will face the fallout,” he remarked.

Hegseth further accused Iran of a long history of antagonism towards the United States, stating, “For nearly fifty years, Iran has targeted and murdered Americans, constantly pursuing the world’s most destructive weapons to advance their radical agenda.”

“Last night, President Trump took decisive action against this ongoing threat,” he continued.

The Secretary of War laid out broad military ambitions, emphasizing, “We will not accept missiles aimed at the American populace. Those missiles will be eliminated, along with Iran’s missile manufacturing capabilities.”

“The Iranian navy will face destruction. And, as President Trump has stated throughout his life, Iran will never achieve nuclear armament.”

Hegseth maintained that Washington's actions were a response to provocations. “The United States did not instigate this conflict, but we will bring it to a close,” he affirmed.

He issued a direct warning to Tehran: “If you harm or threaten Americans globally — as Iran has done — we will pursue you relentlessly, and we will eliminate you.”

Hegseth commended US forces involved in the operation, declaring, “Our warriors are the finest in the world, fully empowered to achieve our goals.”

CENTCOM reported that, under the President's directive, operations commenced at 1:15 a.m. Eastern Time, targeting sites that posed an immediate threat to dismantle the Iranian regime’s security framework.

Reported targets included facilities tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iranian air defense systems, missile and drone launch sites, and military airstrips.

“The President mandated bold action, and our courageous Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardians, and Coast Guardsmen are rising to the occasion,” stated Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM.

The initial hours of the operation featured precision strikes from air, land, and sea platforms, with CENTCOM’s Task Force Scorpion Strike employing low-cost, one-way attack drones for the first time in combat.

Following the first wave of US and allied strikes, CENTCOM forces successfully defended against hundreds of Iranian missile and drone assaults.

“No US casualties or combat-related injuries have been reported,” it added, noting that damage to US facilities was limited and did not disrupt ongoing operations.

CENTCOM highlighted that Operation Epic Fury signifies “the largest regional deployment of American military might in a generation,” highlighting the scale of the current campaign in and around Iran.