Operation Epic Fury — Day 29
Since , the United States and Israel have been engaged in a military conflict with Iran that has reshaped the Middle East, disrupted global energy markets, and displaced over a million people.
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Iran's "Heavy Price" Retaliation After Nuclear Facility Strikes
Iran prepares response after Israel struck Yazd and Arak nuclear sites yesterday. Trump's April 6 Hormuz deadline nine days away. 300+ US troops wounded. Brent at $112. Fifth week begins.
Read full report → DAY 28Trump Extends Hormuz Deadline to April 6 as Iran Calls Peace Plan 'One-Sided'
Iranian missile struck Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, wounding 10 troops. Israel launched strikes on two nuclear facilities. Iran's FM vowed "heavy" retaliation. Brent crude closed at $112.57/barrel — highest since 2022. Lebanon death toll: 1,116.
Read full report → DAY 27Israel Kills Hormuz Blockade Mastermind as Iran Rejects US Peace Plan
Israel claims to have killed IRGC Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri in Bandar Abbas — the architect of the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Iran formally rejected the US 15-point peace plan. Trump extended his energy infrastructure deadline by 10 days. Brent crude surged to ~$108/barrel.
Read full report → DAY 26Iran Dismisses Trump's Peace Claims as Strikes Kill 12 in Tehran
Day 26 brought an escalating gap between rhetoric and reality. Trump declared "war has been won" while Tehran's military forcefully dismissed any negotiations. 82nd Airborne deploying, oil plunged 6% to $94 on peace signals.
Read full report → DAY 25US Sends 15-Point Peace Plan to Iran as Bushehr Nuclear Plant Hit
US sends Iran a 15-point peace plan via Pakistan. Projectile strikes Bushehr nuclear plant grounds. Trump approves 1,000+ more troops. Lebanon expels Iran's ambassador. Oil whiplash continues.
Read full report → DAY 24Trump Blinks: Ultimatum Extended 5 Days Amid 'Very Good' Iran Talks
Trump extends Hormuz ultimatum by 5 days, halts strikes on Iran's energy sites, claims 'very good and productive conversations' with Iran. Iranian state TV declares 'US president backs down.' Tehran rocked by explosions. Iran fires missiles and drones at Bahrain.
Read full report → DAY 2348-Hour Ultimatum — Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iran's Power Grid
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen Strait of Hormuz. Iran strikes near Dimona nuclear site, wounding 100+. Both sides target nuclear infrastructure.
Read full report → DAY 22Trump Hints at "Winding Down" as Iran Strikes Diego Garcia
Iran fires ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Trump hints at "winding down" but rules out ceasefire. Death toll reaches 1,444. Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi refinery hit.
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