By the start of Operation Epic Fury, Army Technology reported Iran had only approximately 100 air defense launchers remaining across the entire country.

According to the Washington Post, which published satellite imagery on March 29th, at least 29 of Iran's ballistic missile launch sites have been rendered inoperable since Operation Epic Fury began.

Over 13,000 targets have been struck so far in Operation Epic Fury.

Within the first 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury, IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Ayel Zamir stated that 80% of Iran's air defense systems had been destroyed or disabled.

Max Fisher states that the United States and Mistral began striking targets inside Iran, with the Department of Defense launching operation Epic Fury.

Operation Epic Fury launched on February 28th, 2026.