U.S. Central Command

During Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Navy logisticians and sustainers have demonstrated unmatched proficiency in keeping warships across the Middle East replenished with food, fuel, ammunition and other supplies to stay in the fight.

A UH-60 Blackhawk crew prepares for flight during Operation Epic Fury. The UH-60 is the U.S. Army’s primary medium-lift utility helicopter used for troop transport and logistics support.

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) prepare for a nighttime combat mission during Operation Epic Fury, March 25.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off from a base in the Middle East during Operation Epic Fury. The Raptor is unmatched by any known or projected fighter aircraft.

U.S. Navy aircraft have been well maintained through thousands of work hours performed by dedicated service members on top of their game during Operation Epic Fury.

Operation Epic Fury: March 28th Update

U.S. Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7) arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 27. The America-class amphibious assault ship serves as the flagship for the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group / 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit composed of about 3,500 Sailors and Marines in addition to transport and strike fighter aircraft, as well as amphibious assault and tactical assets.

🚫 CLAIM: Iran's IRGC alleges it struck U.S. "hideouts" in Dubai, causing over 500 casualties. ✅ FACT: No U.S. personnel have been attacked in Dubai. The Iranian regime is manufacturing lies on social media to hide the reality that their military capabilities are undeniably overwhelmed and degraded.

For decades, Iranian naval vessels have threatened and harassed global shipping in regional waters, but those days are over.

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at a base in the Middle East after a combat flight in support of Operation Epic Fury.

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is pictured transiting the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Epic Fury. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is nearly as long as New York City's Empire State Building is tall.

U.S. forces continue to eliminate the Iranian regime’s ability to project military power beyond its borders.

A U.S. Air Force F-15E takes off for a combat flight from a base in the Middle East during Operation Epic Fury.

U.S. Army Soldiers maintain Patriot mobile interceptor missile systems, helping maintain the most extensive air defense umbrella in the Middle East.

A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II refuels mid-air while flying a combat mission during Operation Epic Fury, March 24.

Statement from Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander:

U.S. forces continue to eliminate threats presented by the Iranian regime, striking over 10,000 targets since the start of Operation Epic Fury.

USS Abraham Lincoln continues flight operations against military targets in Iran while sailing in regional waters.

Update from CENTCOM Commander on Operation Epic Fury:

🚫FALSE: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a U.S. F/A-18 fighter was struck over Chabahar using new advanced air defense systems. ✅TRUE: No U.S. fighter aircraft have been shot down by Iran.