with the 2 planes being shot down, more u s bases hit, Isreal hammered again yesterday, this is why i have harping so hard about trump needs to stop declaring victory, and saying iran has nothing left and can do nothing.
he is making himself look like a joke....
Well... It's all about perspective and understanding of warfare objectives and the state/assessmewnt of their being accomplished...
Having access to the Daily Ops/Intel Updates - without compromising any OPSEC.... I can tell you confidently that the attacks from Iran against their Regional Neighbors is gradually DECREASING and RAPIDLY approaching ZERO...
It is also important to understand the difference between Air Superiority and Air Dominance...
It is safe to say that with the Degradation of the Iranian Navy and Air Force that we DO HAVE Air Superiority...
It is my professional military assessment that the F-15 was shot down by a ground Man-Pack (Stinger) Ground Launched weapon... meaning it was likely an IRGC ...
It is an Unfortunate nature and reality of BATTLE... there is no such thing as a Battle without Risks...
In the grand scheme of things - listing to the Top Gun analysts interviews on the subject... in 32 days of this Operation it is actually remarkable that only One aircraft as been confirmed as being shot-down by Iran...
War is Hell...
At the end of the DAY - if you listened to Trump's speech yesterday - and Rubio the past week.... we're going to be done with achieving our Operation Epic Fury Objectives within 2-3 weeks and the Straights of Hormuz will be Opened one way or another...
Here are the Strategic Objectives...
Operation Epic Fury is the U.S. military code name for a large-scale joint campaign (with Israel as a key partner) launched on February 28, 2026, under President Donald Trump's direction. It targets Iran's security apparatus, primarily through airstrikes and other precision operations conducted by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces.
Core Strategic Objectives
Official statements from the White House, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, CENTCOM, and other administration officials consistently describe the mission as "laser-focused." The primary goals include:
- Destroy Iranian offensive (ballistic) missiles and missile production capabilities: This involves striking launch sites, stockpiles, and manufacturing facilities to eliminate Iran's ability to conduct long-range attacks.
- Destroy Iran's navy and related naval infrastructure: Targeting warships, ports, and supporting assets to neutralize its maritime threat, including in key areas like the Strait of Hormuz.
- Eliminate pathways to nuclear weapons: Ensuring Iran cannot develop or acquire nuclear capabilities by striking related research, development, and production sites.
- Dismantle broader security infrastructure and the regime's ability to project power: This includes hitting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) command-and-control nodes, air defenses, military airfields, drone capabilities, defense industrial base (factories, warehouses, etc.), and support for terrorist proxies. The aim is to prevent Iran from threatening or destabilizing the region and beyond, while defending U.S. personnel and allies.
Higher-level strategic aims, as articulated by President Trump and officials, focus on:
- Defending the American people and regional partners by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime.
- Severing Iran's support for proxy forces (e.g., groups that have attacked U.S. and allied forces).
- Ultimately reducing or eliminating the regime's capacity to export terrorism and project power outside its borders, with some references to enabling internal change in Iran (though the core operational focus remains on military capabilities rather than explicit regime-change operations).
Operational Context
The campaign prioritizes high-threat targets first (e.g., missiles posing immediate risks) and has involved thousands of strikes on military sites. It emphasizes "surgical" and "overwhelming" force using advanced U.S. capabilities, shifting from initial standoff weapons to more systematic degradation of Iran's war-sustaining infrastructure as air defenses are suppressed.
Some public commentary notes evolving emphasis in statements (e.g., from immediate threat elimination to longer-term degradation), but the stated core objectives have remained consistent across official sources since launch: missiles, production, navy, nuclear prevention, and proxy disruption.
These objectives align with a decisive, time-limited approach to neutralize specific capabilities rather than an open-ended occupation. For the most current status, refer to official CENTCOM or White House updates, as the operation is ongoing.
