‘Bold Action, Brave Soldiers Answering Call’: US Releases Images of Operation Epic Fury

Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 12:30 IST

Operation Epic Fury: The operation not only killed Khamenei, but also his family members, including his daughter and granddaughter.

Operation Epic Fury: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday released photographs of Operation Epic Fury, the US-Israel coordinated strikes against Iran, that targeted key government and military establishments, including the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the Iranian President.

The targeted strikes also killed Khamenei and his family, including his daughter and granddaughter, state media reported.

The visuals, shared by US Central Command on X, showed aircraft launches, precision strikes and operational briefings as part of the coordinated US action.

Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), described the operation as a decisive move ordered by President Donald Trump.

“The President ordered bold action, and our brave Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardians, and Coast Guardsmen are answering the call," Adm. Cooper said in a statement accompanying the post.

According to CENTCOM, the initial phase of the operation involved coordinated air and strategic strikes targeting key Iranian sites. The US has described the campaign as aimed at neutralising what it called imminent threats from the Iranian regime.

What Is Operation Epic Fury?

The daylight offensive, coordinated with Israeli forces led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, targeted the political heart of Tehran in a dramatic escalation of regional tensions.

The operation not only killed Khamenei, but also his family members, including his daughter and granddaughter.

The joint assault began in broad daylight on Saturday morning—a tactical choice designed to catch Iranian air defences during a shift change and to ensure maximum visual impact for the Iranian public. Over 200 fighter jets and a massive naval armada, led by the USS Gerald R Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln, targeted more than 500 sites across Iran.

Calls For Uprising

Amid the military escalation, Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad issued a message in Farsi calling for Iranians to rise against their government. The message urged citizens to share images and videos of protests through a secure channel.

Iranian forces fully confirmed and consolidated, the killing of Khamenei would represent one of the most significant geopolitical events in recent decades — potentially altering the balance of power in the Middle East and triggering far-reaching consequences.

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