Operation Epic Fury: The Full Timeline of the US-Israel Strike on Iran and How the War Unfolded
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US and Israeli forces launched military strikes against Iran in an operation code-named "Epic Fury" by the US Department of War and "Roaring Lion" by the Israel Defense Forces.
The Beginning (February 28, 2026)
US and Israeli forces launched military strikes against Iran in an operation code-named "Epic Fury" by the US Department of War and "Roaring Lion" by the Israel Defense Forces.
Initial Strike
- Explosions first recorded in early hours of Saturday morning ET
- Smoke rising above Tehran
- Trump called it a "major combat operation"
- Objective: "defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime"
- Netanyahu: Israel aimed to "remove the existential threat posed" by Iran
Immediate Iranian Response
- Iranian missiles launched toward Israel
- Retaliatory strikes hit UAE and Bahrain
- Missile attacks on countries hosting US military bases
Regional Impact
Airspace Closures
Within hours, multiple countries suspended commercial flights:
- Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar
- Massive disruption to global air travel
Missile Defenses Engaged
- UAE: Intercepted "several Iranian missiles"; one death reported
- Qatar: Confirmed successful interceptions
- Bahrain: US embassy issued missile/drone attack alerts; explosions near Manama
Internet Blackout
NetBlocks reported a "near-total internet blackout" within Iran shortly after strikes began, with national connectivity falling to 5% of normal levels.
Key Data Points
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Operation names | Epic Fury (US) / Roaring Lion (Israel) |
| Strike date | February 28, 2026 |
| Target | Multiple Iranian cities |
| Iranian response | Missiles toward Israel + regional targets |
| Countries with airspace closures | Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar |
| Iran internet connectivity | ~5% of normal |
| Countries hit by Iranian retaliation | UAE, Bahrain (confirmed) |
Escalation Since Day One
The war has since expanded dramatically:
- 9,000+ sites attacked by US forces
- Ground operations being planned (82nd Airborne deployment)
- Fifth Fleet facilities struck
- Iranian universities designated as retaliation targets
- Oil markets disrupted
- Global shipping impacted
What We Know Now (March 29)
Nearly a month into the conflict:
- Trump's 15-point peace plan rejected by Iran
- Nuclear fuel extraction ground operation under consideration
- Numbers station broadcasting from US base in Germany
- Iranian civilians relying on crowdsourced warning apps
- Satellite imagery being manipulated by all sides
Source: WIRED
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