In this Special Coverage briefing, Department of War leadership outlines the launch and early execution of Operation Epic Fury, a large-scale, multi-domain military campaign directed by President Donald J. Trump. Officials describe the operation as the most lethal, complex, and precise aerial effort in history, targeting Iranian missile systems, naval forces, command and control infrastructure, and nuclear-related facilities.

The briefing details coordinated strikes across land, sea, air, cyber, and space domains, including hundreds of missions, thousands of munitions delivered, and the establishment of local air superiority within the first 57 hours. Leaders emphasize that this is not a regime change war, but a focused mission to eliminate Iran’s ability to project power through missiles, drones, naval assets, and nuclear ambitions.

The press conference also addresses U.S. casualties, force posture in the region, cooperation with Israeli forces, and questions about timeline, escalation, and objectives. Officials repeatedly stress that the operation will proceed on America-first terms, without publicly telegraphing duration or next steps.