Trump Describes 'Epic Fury' Operation Against Iran

President claims strikes were aimed at eliminating threats from 'terrorist regime'

Mar. 12, 2026 at 5:28am

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President Donald Trump said the United States carried out a military strike against Iran under an operation named 'Epic Fury', claiming the action was aimed at eliminating threats posed by what he described as a 'terrorist regime'. Trump said he chose the name 'Epic Fury' from a list of 20 options presented by military generals, and that the operation was successful in quickly achieving its objectives.

Why it matters

The strikes against Iran represent an escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, which have been ongoing for decades. Trump's description of the operation as an 'excursion' to keep the US out of war suggests the administration views the strikes as a limited action, though Iran may view it as an act of war.

The details

Trump said the operation targeted Iran's missile and drone capabilities, as well as drone manufacturing facilities and maritime assets. He claimed the US forces moved quickly to limit Iran's ability to launch attacks, saying they got 'many' of Iran's thousands of missiles 'before they got to launch'.

  • The military strikes took place on Wednesday (local time).

The players

Donald Trump

The President of the United States who ordered the military strikes against Iran.

Iran

The 'terrorist regime' that Trump claims the strikes were aimed at eliminating threats from.

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What they’re saying

“I saw 'Epic Fury' and said, 'I like that name,'”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States (statenews.net)

“It is only good if you win, you know, you can only, and we've won, let me tell you, we've won.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States (statenews.net)

“They don't know what the hell hit them, right? They don't know what the hell. They got hit by the American military, they don't know, they say, 'What the hell is happening?' They didn't expect anything like this.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States (statenews.net)

What’s next

The US administration has not provided details on any further planned actions against Iran, though tensions between the two countries remain high.

The takeaway

Trump's description of the 'Epic Fury' operation against Iran suggests the US views the strikes as a limited action to eliminate specific threats, though Iran may interpret it as an act of war. The escalation of tensions between the US and Iran remains a concern for regional stability in the Middle East.