U.S. military says over 1,700 targets hit in Iran

03.03.2026 21:23

Ukrinform

As of today, U.S. forces have struck more than 1,700 targets inside Iran as part of a joint military operation with Israel.

According to Ukrinform, this was reported by CNN.

U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday that more than 1,700 targets were hit during the operation, dubbed Epic Fury.

As of March 1, officials had reported more than 1,000 targets struck.

The operation involves B-1 and B-52 bombers as well as F-15 fighter jets.

As of March 3, it is known that the United States has lost three F-15 aircraft due to accidental “friendly fire” from Kuwaiti air defense systems.

As Ukrinform previously reported, on February 28, the United States and Israel carried out joint strikes on regime facilities in Iran. Following this, Iran attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan.

Later, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died in the morning of February 28.

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