Latest news from Operation Epic Fury

As of Friday evening, March 6, 2026, the United States and Israel have entered the seventh day of a large-scale military campaign against Iran, titled Operation Epic Fury.

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• B-2 Stealth Bomber Strikes: U.S. B-2 Spirit bombers dropped dozens of 2,000-pound bombs on buried Iranian ballistic missile launchers. U.S. Central Command reports these strikes have contributed to a 90% drop in Iranian missile launches.
• Heavy Bombing of Tehran: Intense aerial bombardment continues to target the Iranian capital, with reports of "huge explosions" and strikes hitting both military and residential areas, including Jomhuri Avenue.
• Naval Combat: A U.S. submarine reportedly sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, while an Iranian "drone carrier ship" is currently on fire after being targeted.
• Regional Counter-Strikes: Iran has launched drones and missiles at U.S. assets across the Gulf, including the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and the Israeli embassy in Bahrain.

Leadership and Political Shifts

• Khamenei Successor: Following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in earlier strikes, his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has emerged as a leading contender for the top post.
• IRGC Leadership: Ahmad Vahidi has taken command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) amidst the ongoing assault.
• Trump's Stance: U.S. President Donald Trump has offered "immunity" to members of the IRGC and Iranian police who "lay down their arms" and has called for the Iranian people to "take back" their country.

Casualties and Human Impact

• Iran: Fatalities have surpassed 1,230, with over 6,000 wounded. A recent strike on an elementary school in Minab reportedly killed 165 students.
• United States: Six U.S. troops have been confirmed killed in action.
• Regional: Casualties continue to rise in Lebanon and Israel as the conflict spreads.

International Response

• United Kingdom: Prime Minister Keir Starmer has authorized the U.S. to use British bases for "defensive" strikes.
• Gulf States: While some nations have shot down incoming Iranian projectiles, others like Saudi Arabia and the UAE have publicly stated that their territory cannot be used for attacks on Iran.