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The Latest Breaking News from Operation Epic Fury

No longer conducting sustained strikes against Iran because 'Epic Fury' is over: Rubio

US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the United States has ended its campaign of "sustained military strikes" inside Iran, declaring that Operation Epic Fury had achieved its objectives after months of conflict that pushed the region to the brink.

The Times of India

Navy Warns Operation Epic Fury Funding Impact Could Halt Training and Recruit Programs by July

The US Navy warns Congress that 'Operation Epic Fury' is straining defence budgets, potentially affecting training and readiness by July without extra funding. Lawmakers debate naval expansion amid rising costs.

International Business Times UK

More than 40 US military aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war during $29 billion Operation Epic Fury

Fighter jets, drones and helicopters have been shot down or destroyed, a Congressional report has revealed

The Independent UK

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Michael Bay set for blockbuster about real life Operation Epic Fury rescue mission

Michael Bay is directing a movie based on a real rescue mission to save downed pilots in Iran.

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Michael Bay to direct Iran movie about Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury

The film will be based on journalist Mitchell Zuckoff's forthcoming book and will chronicle the rescue mission of two downed American pilots in Iran. Here’s why it already sounds like a terrible idea.

Euronews

Operation Epic Fury to resume? Donald Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes after China visit: Report

As US President Trump returns from China, pressure mounts over Iran. Top aides are reportedly preparing options for renewed military action against Tehran if diplomacy falters, including intensified bombing and potential Special Operations deployments. Iran, meanwhile, signals readiness for conflict, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical concern for…

The Times of India

You’ve seen Operation Epic Fury, now come play Operation Epic Furious: Strait to Hell, a savage takedown of Trump’s Iran debacle, on Capitol Hill

Time to rack up those Truth Social Posts.

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‘Sledgehammer’: The U.S. is considering renaming the Iran war to reset the congressional clock, and Trump is already meeting with generals

Round 2 seems imminent.

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'168 children that your boss killed ... ': Iran 'congratulates' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt over baby news

Iran congratulated White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on her newborn daughter while referencing the deadly US-backed strikes on an Iranian school in Minab. The Iranian Embassy in Armenia urged Leavitt to "think of the mothers" of the 168 children killed in the attack, which occurred during Operation Epic Fury.

The Times of India

U.S. Sanctions Nine Chinese and Hong Kong Entities for Arming Iran — Days Before Trump's Summit With Xi

Whether Trump raises the sanctions directly with Xi next week — or whether Beijing uses them as a negotiating chip — may say more about the true state of U.S.-China relations than any summit communiqué.

International Business Times

US declares war in Iran ‘over’ to avoid row with Congress over whether it was legal

Operation Epic Fury is over. Or at least, that’s what the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, announced on May 5, describing any further US action in the Gulf as purely “defensive”.

The Conversation

Operation Epic Fury declared ‘over’ and Project Freedom paused in abrupt pivot by Trump admin

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The Independent UK

All the times Trump said the war in Iran was over - and how the markets reacted

The market has endured frenzied swings in response to Trump’s headline-making statements

The Independent UK

Trump’s 48 hours of chaos on Iran: Project Freedom paused and Operation Epic Fury declared ‘over’

In a surprising climbdown, US president said he was pausing his new initiative to save stranded vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

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The Times of India

'Operation Epic Fury concluded': Trump aide declares 'objectives achieved' in Iran action

“Operation Epic Fury is concluded,” US secretary of state Marco Rubio declared early Thursday, marking the end of over two months of unrest triggered by a major military escalation involving the United States and Israel against Iran.

The Times of India

'Project Freedom will be paused for a short period': Trump halts Hormuz operation amid Iran talks

President Trump has halted 'Project Freedom,' a US military initiative to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing requests from Pakistan and progress toward a deal with Iran. This pause comes after the US declared the offensive phase of 'Operation Epic Fury' complete, emphasizing defensive actions in the region.

International Business Times

U.S. Intelligence Reportedly Believes That Its Forces Haven't Managed To Degrade Iran's Nuclear Capabilities

U.S. intelligence assessments have concluded that its forces have not managed to significantly degrade Iran's nuclear capabilities since Operation Epic Fury began in late February.

The Conversation

Why the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline doesn’t actually constrain presidents

May 1, 2026, marks the 60th day of Operation Epic Fury in Iran – a symbolically significant date designating when a president who has mounted unilateral military operations must receive Congressional approval or wind it down.

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The Mary Sue

Hegseth skips real questions to let TMZ ask if he gets a ‘power trip’ ordering strikes, then floats giving the US military a Nobel Peace Prize

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth let TMZ reporters ask two consecutive questions at a Pentagon press briefing about Operation Epic Fury, and the exchange quickly spiraled into a bizarre mix of tabloid-style curiosity and unfiltered military bravado. The April 24, 2026, briefing was supposed to update reporters on the U.S. military’s…

The Times of India

CCTV captures chaos at Iran hospitals amid strikes; patients and staff seen scrambling

Surveillance footage reveals chaotic scenes in Tehran hospitals during air strikes, with medical staff urgently evacuating patients, including newborns carried in fruit baskets. The ongoing Iran conflict, sparked by Operation Epic Fury, has escalated tensions in the Persian Gulf, disrupting oil shipments and leading to naval confrontations.

The Mary Sue

Trump insists he started the Iran war all by himself and threatens to bomb Iran back to the Stone Age if they don’t surrender soon

President Donald Trump just doubled down on his claim that he – not Israel – was the driving force behind the decision to launch Operation Epic Fury against Iran. In a Truth Social post on April 20, 2026, Trump insisted he was “never” pressured into the war, pointing to the…

The Times of India

'No money is changing hands': Trump rejects $20 billion Iran 'nuclear dust' deal claim

Following Operation Epic Fury, Donald Trump announced significant breakthroughs, claiming Iran's nuclear program has been suspended and the Strait of Hormuz reopened. He stated the US will secure "nuclear dust" without financial exchange, asserting Iran's nuclear ambitions are shut down and a broader conflict-ending deal is nearing completion.

International Business Times UK

Karoline Leavitt Claimed Gas Prices Are Down Under Trump While Americans Are Paying Nearly a Dollar More at the Pump

Karoline Leavitt's claim of falling gas prices is contradicted by AAA data showing a rise since Operation Epic Fury began, as Treasury Secretary Bessent defends the administration.

The Times of India

No endgame? How Iran war is testing Trump's strategy

The Islamabad peace talks have collapsed, dashing hopes of a near-term end to the Iran war. Buoyed, no doubt, by January’s near-flawless operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, Donald Trump authorised Operation Epic Fury, launching joint strikes with Israel on Iran on February 28 —…

Latin Times

Survivors of Deadly Drone Strike in Kuwait Dispute U.S. Account, Say Base Was 'Unprepared'

In the 40 days since the start of Operation Epic Fury, the conflict has left thousands of people dead across the Middle East, as well as 13 U.S. service members killed and 381 others wounded, according to data from U.S. Central Command.

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