US releases video of the first 100 hours of Operation Epic Fury showing 2,000 strikes, 20 Iranian ships sunk, and major damage to Iran’s missile and drone capabilities.
US releases video of the first 100 hours of Operation Epic Fury [Photo: X]
The United States has released a dramatic video highlighting the first 100 hours of Operation Epic Fury, a major joint military campaign conducted with Israel against Iran. The footage, shared by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), reveals the scale of the strikes carried out across Iranian territory, targeting missile launch sites, naval assets, and key military infrastructure.
"100 Hours" of Operation Epic Fury. pic.twitter.com/XW5ZnRAJJL
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 4, 2026
According to US officials, the operation has already involved over 2,000 strikes using precision-guided weapons, significantly damaging Iran’s missile, drone, and naval capabilities. The campaign has rapidly escalated tensions in the Middle East and is being described as one of the most intense military operations in the region in recent years.
Operation Epic Fury is a large-scale military campaign launched by the United States on February 28 to dismantle Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. The operation involves coordinated strikes carried out from air, land, and sea, with the support of Israeli forces.
US military planners have focused on destroying Iran’s ballistic missile launch systems, drone networks, air defence systems, and naval facilities. The campaign has mobilised fighter jets, bombers, warships, and advanced missile systems, marking one of the largest American military offensives in the Middle East in decades.
The conflict intensified rapidly after the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the initial wave of strikes, which triggered retaliatory actions from Tehran.
US Central Command stated that American forces carried out more than 2,000 strikes in the first four days of the campaign. These attacks used over 2,000 precision-guided munitions and targeted military bases, missile storage facilities, command centres, and drone launch locations across Iran.
Military officials say the strikes have severely damaged Iran’s ability to coordinate attacks and operate its strategic weapons systems. Several air defence installations and ballistic missile platforms have also been destroyed during the operation.
US forces continue to expand the operation deeper into Iranian airspace as they gain greater control over the battlefield.
The campaign has also delivered a major blow to Iran’s naval forces. According to CENTCOM, more than 20 Iranian naval vessels have been destroyed or sunk since the start of Operation Epic Fury.
Several of these vessels were reportedly stationed at key bases along the Persian Gulf. Satellite imagery and military assessments indicate heavy damage to Iranian naval infrastructure and shipyards.
Defence analysts believe the destruction of these vessels has significantly weakened Iran’s ability to conduct maritime operations or threaten shipping routes in the region.
US military officials say the operation has drastically reduced Iran’s capacity to retaliate. Data released by CENTCOM shows that Iran’s ballistic missile launches have dropped by 86 per cent, while drone launches have declined by about 73 per cent since the campaign began.
This sharp reduction suggests that a large portion of Iran’s missile launchers and drone platforms have been destroyed during the strikes. Military commanders say the ongoing campaign will continue to target remaining missile systems and military facilities.
The video released by CENTCOM provides an inside look at the early phase of the campaign. It includes footage of fighter jets launching from aircraft carriers, precision missile strikes on military targets, and naval operations targeting Iranian vessels.
The video describes the campaign as the most lethal, complex, and precise aerial operation in history. It states that the US military in the Middle East is undertaking an unprecedented operation to eliminate Iran's ability to threaten Americans, as they have been doing for nearly half a century.
It further says the United States did not start the war, but under President Donald Trump, it intends to finish it, adding that combat operations are continuing at full force until all objectives are achieved.
CENTCOM also dismissed several claims made by Iran regarding American losses during the conflict, calling those allegations completely false.
US President Donald Trump praised the performance of American forces and said the operation had placed the United States in a strong strategic position.
He said the war effort was progressing very successfully and rated the situation at about fifteen on a scale of ten. Trump also claimed that Iran’s missile capabilities were being destroyed rapidly and that its missile launchers were being wiped out.
He added that Iran had posed a serious threat for many years and had been responsible for attacks against Americans and others around the world. According to him, the ongoing operation demonstrates a powerful display of US military strength.
