Iran attack: US posts footage of strikes, launch of Operation Epic Fury
US Central Command releases Iran strike footage
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commenced Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, at the direction of the President of the United States. U.S. and partner forces began striking targets at 1:15 am ET to dismantle the Iranian regime’s security apparatus, prioritizing locations that posed an imminent threat. Targets included Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command and control facilities, Iranian air defense capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and military airfields.
Aerial footage posted to social media by U.S. Central Command showed U.S. munitions striking what appeared to be a variety of targets, from drones to buildings.
Video perspective:
The video montage was released Saturday afternoon. It showed black and white aerial footage of what appeared to be a drone on a runway, a radar tower, a missile battery, and a compound of buildings.
They were all being struck by what seemed to be bombs or missiles and followed by large explosions.
The footage features the words "unclassified" at the top of the screen and a targeting reticle in the middle.
U.S. Central Command did not provide more details about the video.
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Dig deeper:
U.S. Central Command also released video and photos of the launch of the attack.
Earlier:
The White House also shared on X the first image of President Donald Trump monitoring the operation.
US and Israel attack Iran
Iran's Ali Khamenei killed in strikes
Fox News' Trey Yingst reports Iran's Supreme Leader has been killed. Israeli PM Netanyahu said Khamenei's compound was destroyed.
The backstory:
The U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Tehran, and President Donald Trump says the U.S. is starting major combat operations against Iran.
This is the second time in eight months that the Trump administration has attacked the Islamic Republic during talks over its nuclear program. Trump says Iran keeps pursuing nuclear work and missile development, and he warns U.S. casualties are possible.
Iranian state media, citing the Red Crescent, on Saturday evening said at least 201 people had been killed and more than 700 injured.
Israeli officials said Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed, along with several other high-ranking officials.
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Meanwhile:
Iran retaliated by firing missiles and drones toward Israel and U.S. military bases in the region, and exchanges of fire continued into the night.
The Source: Information in this article was taken from U.S. Central Command. Background information was taken from previous FOX Television Station reporting and from The Associated Press. This story was reported from Detroit.