Terror Attacks Imminent on American Soil - IRAN - Operation Epic Fury

U.S. and Israel Launch 'Operation Epic Fury' in Massive Strikes on Iran, Sparking Fears of Retaliatory Terror on American Soil

Washington, D.C. – February 28, 2026 – In a dramatic escalation of long-simmering tensions, the United States and Israel initiated a large-scale joint military operation against Iran early Saturday morning, dubbed Operation Epic Fury by the U.S. military (with Israel referring to its component as Operation Roaring Lion). President Donald Trump announced the campaign in a video address on Truth Social, describing it as a necessary action to "defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime," which he repeatedly labeled the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism.

The strikes targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) command facilities, air defense systems, ballistic missile and drone launch sites, military airfields, and other strategic infrastructure across Iran, including sites in and around Tehran. Multiple reports indicate that high-ranking Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, may have been killed in the operation, though confirmations remain fluid amid conflicting accounts from Israeli and U.S. sources.

Trump emphasized in his statement that the objective extends beyond degrading Iran's military capabilities—including its missile production and naval assets—to creating conditions for potential regime change. He urged Iranian civilians to "take over your government" and called on the country's armed forces and police to lay down their weapons, framing the assault as an opportunity for the Iranian people to achieve freedom after decades of repression.

Iran responded swiftly with retaliatory missile and drone barrages targeting Israeli territory and U.S. military bases in the region, including sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. U.S. Central Command reported successfully defending against hundreds of incoming threats with no American casualties and only minimal damage to installations.The operation follows weeks of heightened rhetoric from the Trump administration, failed nuclear negotiations, and warnings from Iranian leadership of a potential "regional war." Trump highlighted Iran's long history of proxy attacks on U.S. forces, including through groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, as well as past incidents such as the 1979 U.S. Embassy hostage crisis and attacks on American personnel in Iraq.

As the conflict unfolds, U.S. authorities have raised concerns about possible Iranian retaliation extending beyond the Middle East. The FBI has elevated its counterterrorism alert nationwide, with reports of increased law enforcement presence around key sites. Officials are monitoring for threats from Iranian proxies, lone actors, or sleeper cells potentially inspired by the regime—echoing earlier DHS bulletins on risks tied to the Israel-Iran conflict.

Analysts warn that while the strikes aim to neutralize "imminent threats" from Iran's nuclear ambitions and terror networks, they carry the risk of broader escalation, including asymmetric responses such as cyberattacks, proxy operations, or attempts to target U.S. interests abroad and potentially at home.

The White House has not detailed the full scope or duration of Operation Epic Fury, but President Trump described it as "massive and ongoing." World leaders have offered mixed reactions, with some allies expressing support for curbing Iran's destabilizing activities, while others caution against a wider regional conflagration.

As explosions continue to reverberate across the Middle East, the coming hours and days will likely determine whether this marks a decisive blow against the Iranian regime or the opening chapter of a more dangerous chapter in global security. Americans are urged to remain vigilant, with federal agencies emphasizing that no specific, credible threats to the homeland have been confirmed at this time—but the potential for Iranian-backed terror remains a key concern.

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