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World · 2 March 2026

US and Israeli Forces Deploy Mixed Arsenal in Major Strikes on Iran

US and Israeli Forces Deploy Mixed Arsenal in Major Strikes on Iran

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In a large-scale offensive dubbed “Operation Epic Fury,” the United States and Israel struck numerous Iranian military targets with a wide array of weapons, according to military statements and satellite imagery. The assault included Tomahawk cruise missiles, B-2 stealth bombers, and F-35 and F-18 fighter jets, and for the first time in combat, low-cost one-way attack drones modelled after Iranian designs were employed. Officials released imagery showing the diverse ordnance used, underscoring the scale of the joint operation.

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