Since its start on February 28, the fight between Iran and a joint U.S.-Israeli force, known as Operation Epic Fury, has entered a tumultuous and transformative phase as of March 8, 2026. Massive airstrikes—nearly 900 in the first 12 hours of the campaign—successfully attacked Iranian air defenses, command infrastructure, and the nation's leadership, including the alleged murder of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
With recent attacks on missile manufacturing facilities, oil refineries, and storage facilities close to Tehran, the military's attention has switched over the past 48 hours to weakening Iran's defense industrial foundation. Iran has launched hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles at U.S. bases and regional allies as part of a steady but waning retaliatory campaign despite suffering heavy losses. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen as the new Supreme Leader to stabilize the regime amid the ongoing crisis.
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