[D66] US CENTCOM statement

[René Oudeweg]

https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2027808045946835050

TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commenced Operation Epic 
Fury, Feb. 28, at the direction of the President of the United States.
U.S. and partner forces began striking targets at 1:15 am ET to 
dismantle the Iranian regime’s security apparatus, prioritizing 
locations that posed an imminent threat. Targets included Islamic 
Revolutionary Guard Corps command and control facilities, Iranian air 
defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and military 
airfields.
“The President ordered bold action, and our brave Soldiers, Sailors, 
Airmen, Marines, Guardians, and Coast Guardsmen are answering the call,” 
said Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM.
Following the initial wave of U.S. and partner strikes, CENTCOM forces 
successfully defended against hundreds of Iranian missile and drone 
attacks. There have been no reports of U.S. casualties or combat-related 
injuries. Damage to U.S. installations was minimal and has not impacted 
operations.
The first hours of the operation included precision munitions launched 
from air, land, and sea. Additionally, CENTCOM’s Task Force Scorpion 
Strike employed low-cost one-way attack drones for the first time in combat.
Operation Epic Fury involves the largest regional concentration of 
American military firepower in a generation.