U.S. Forces Destroy Revolutionary Guard Headquarters in Operation Epic Fury

Iranian batteries launched hundreds of drones and missiles in retaliatory waves across the Middle East. These projectiles impacted targets in Israel, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates, alongside American military installations.

Three U.S. service members died and five others sustained serious wounds during the opening phase of the operation. President Donald Trump acknowledged the fatalities, stating, 'Sadly, there will likely be more...before it ends, that’s the way it is.'

General Dan Caine confirmed the military expects further losses as the conflict intensifies. U.S. recovery teams recently retrieved the remains of two previously missing service members from the region.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defined the mission as the total destruction of Iran’s missiles and navy. The Pentagon plans to sustain this assault for four to five weeks to permanently deny Tehran access to nuclear weapons.

President Trump claimed that Iran’s 'entire military command is gone' following the initial sorties. He reported 48 senior regime figures killed and confirmed combined forces sank nine ships within minutes.

The White House maintains that bunker-busting bomb attacks conducted last July previously obliterated Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Trump asserted that prior to those strikes, Tehran sat only a fortnight away from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died during the escalation of hostilities. Despite the loss of the Supreme Leader, military assessments indicate Iran's command and control system remains operational.

Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, warned of 'the most devastating offensive operation' in retaliation. Tehran currently seeks a war of attrition to deplete U.S. and Israeli defense resources.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain will permit the U.S. to utilize British bases for these operations. Starmer stated that Iran was 'putting British people at risk' through its regional aggression.

UK Defence Secretary John Healey described the Iranian regime as striking in an increasingly indiscriminate and widespread manner. The Prime Minister clarified that the United Kingdom 'will not join offensive action' directly.

Kuwaiti officials confirmed several U.S. fighter jets crashed over their airspace during the sorties. Fire also impacted the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait during the exchange.

The U.S. Embassy in Jordan evacuated all personnel following a specific security threat. Simultaneously, Israel and Hezbollah engaged in direct exchanges of fire along the northern border.

Casualty counts from the ongoing campaign include 555 deaths in Iran, 11 in Israel, and 31 in Lebanon. Representative Jason Crow described the President's approach to these casualties as cavalier.

Representative Pat Ryan criticized the administration's communication with the families of the fallen service members. Supporters of the President argued that a withdrawal would dishonor those killed in action.

Trump claimed that thousands of Iranian officials are calling to seek immunity and surrender despite the ongoing violence. He suggested the Iranian government is entering a 'transitional phase' under new leadership.

The President also claimed that Iran is ready to initiate talks toward a peace deal. He emphasized that the U.S. is prepared to 'go far longer' than the projected four weeks to ensure the regime never obtains a nuclear weapon.