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Over 1,250 targets struck by US: CENTCOM

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Newest development Mar 4, 2026 · 3 reportsUS hits nearly 2K Iranian targets in first 100 hours of Operation Epic Fury — officials warn strikes will continue ‘from seabed to space and cyberspace’

The U.S. struck more than 1,250 targets in Iran during the first two days of "Operation Epic Fury," according to U.S. Central Command.

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  1. Over 1,250 targets struck by US: CENTCOM

    Headline from ABC 7 Chicago ·

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    US hits nearly 2K Iranian targets in first 100 hours of Operation Epic Fury — officials warn strikes will continue ‘from seabed to space and cyberspace’

    Headline from New York Post ·

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  1. Newsweek

    Operation Epic Fury: What capabilities did US use in historic strike? (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The U.S. and Israel launched strikes against several military targets in Iran on Saturday.

  2. PJ Media

    U.S. Central Command Sinks 9 Iranian Ships, Releases Footage of Epic Fury (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    U.S. Central Command sinks 9 Iranian ships in Operation Epic Fury, striking key targets with joint U.S.-Israeli forces.

  3. ABC 7 Chicago

    Over 1,250 targets struck by US: CENTCOM (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    The U.S. struck more than 1,250 targets in Iran during the first two days of "Operation Epic Fury," according to U.S. Central Command.

  4. New York Post

    US hits nearly 2K Iranian targets in first 100 hours of Operation Epic Fury — officials warn strikes will continue ‘from seabed to space and cyberspace’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The US has deployed more than 50,000 troops along with 200 fighter jets, two aircraft carriers and an undisclosed number of bombers since "Operation Epic Fury" started on Saturday.

  5. Breitbart News

    CENTCOM Says U.S. Hit Almost 2,000 Iranian Targets in Less Than 100 Hours (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Adm. Brad Cooper of CENTCOM says U.S. forces struck almost 2,000 Iranian targets within the first hundred hours of Operation Epic Fury.

  6. Fox News

    US unleashes Operation Epic Fury, strikes 1,700 Iran targets in 72 hours (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    U.S. forces strike more than 1,700 targets across Iran in Operation Epic Fury, hitting command centers, IRGC headquarters, missile sites and naval assets in sweeping military campaign.

  7. Fox News

    Number of Iranian ballistic missiles fired plunges since start of Operation Epic Fury (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Pentagon says Iranian ballistic missile launches have fallen 86% since Operation Epic Fury began, as U.S. forces claim air superiority.

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