Epic Fury

Rep. Dean has labeled Epic Fury as an 'epic failure'. The statement directly criticizes the entity or initiative referred to as 'Epic Fury'.

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni rejected claims by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that Italy allowed 500 US planes to use its air bases during a war on Iran. Rutte asserted that multiple EU allies, including Italy, provided 'massive' support for a US-Israeli military operation called 'Epic Fury' by permitting US aircraft to operate from European bases.

Iran condemned NATO for 'complicity' in the US-Israeli war against Iran after NATO chief Mark Rutte highlighted US military operations using allied bases. Rutte stated 500 US planes launched from Italian bases to support the 'Epic Fury' campaign, which Iran calls an unlawful war of aggression. Iran's foreign ministry accused NATO of violating international law and UN Charter principles.

Italy disputed NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's claim that 500 U.S. aircraft launched from bases in Italy to support the U.S. military operation against Iran, stating Rome had only authorized technical and logistical flights. Rutte cited the U.S. bases in Italy as an example of European support for the U.S. during a Fox News interview.

Operation Epic Fury demonstrated that space capabilities were targeted and destroyed for the first time, with expectations of increased future attacks. Brig. Gen. Christopher Fernengel highlighted the need for distributed operations and electronic warfare sites within the Space Force.

The US acting navy secretary Hung Cao announced that arms sales to Taiwan have been paused to prioritize munitions needed for operations against Iran. The $14 billion weapons package to Taiwan has been awaiting Trump's approval for months and represents another setback for Taipei following recent statements by Trump questioning US commitment to Taiwan.

The war in Iran has gone through multiple phases, including 'Epic Fury' and 'Project Freedom', and is still unresolved, contributing to a global energy crisis. The conflict has had significant impacts on the global economy. A timeline of key moments in the combat operation has been outlined.

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman criticized Democrats and the media for undermining U.S. efforts against Iran, emphasizing the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He highlighted the approaching War Powers Resolution deadline to terminate unauthorized military action and accused left-leaning groups of ignoring Iran's alleged execution of women.