Operation Epic Fury is the US military codename for the 2026 Iran campaign. It went viral after the White House posted a TikTok video with 58 million views. The operation involves air strikes, naval blockade, and cyber warfare targeting Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure.
The official US military codename for the 2026 Iran war campaign. It encompasses air strikes, naval operations in the Persian Gulf, cyber warfare, and special operations.
US military operations are typically given random two-word codenames. Critics note this name sounds more like a video game than a military operation, which contributed to its viral spread.
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
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