Operation Epic Fury

Finally! No more waiting for a deal with a terrorist regime! Trump gave the go-ahead, and after early-morning attacks by Israel, Iran is attacking major Israeli cities and targeting civilians. Odd how the sour Democrats never criticize that fact, only the fact that we are hitting Iran. They are hypocrites, and I wouldn't  be surprised if they (as well as the usual anti-Israel agitators) take Iran's side against Israel and America.  I also don't want to hear American calls for a ceasefire, as that only benefits the enemy. Iran  needs to be destroyed as a terrorist country.

The Israelis, who have never had a minute's peace in their country's existence, are again very courageous as they take cover in their bomb shelters. They should not have to live like this.

At least the Iranian people are thankful, as well as the old regime that fled Iran years ago. And I'm grateful, as I remember the despicable 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis.

Hopefully, this member of the Axis of Evil will be destroyed and its decent people liberated, and Israel can feel safer. 

Check The Times of Israel for updates, as they are live blogging Saturday's events as they unfold.

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Israel targets Iran’s supreme leader in sweeping strikes as US joins ‘Operation Epic Fury’. The coordinated U.S.-Israel operation marks a dramatic escalation in tensions with Tehran
By Amanda Macias,  Fox News  - 2/28/26

"In a sweeping pre-dawn bombing campaign across Iran, Israeli forces targeted sites linked to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a senior Israeli official confirmed to Fox News. The official said Iran’s president was also targeted as part of the joint U.S. operation, dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

"Reuters reported that Khamenei was not in Tehran during the strikes and was instead transferred to a secure location. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told NBC News that Khamenei and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian are still alive "as far as I know."

"President Donald Trump described the "massive and ongoing" operation as the opening phase of a campaign that he said would devastate Iran’s military, dismantle its nuclear program and ultimately bring about regime change. 

"It will be yours to take," Trump said in a video statement addressing the Iranian public.

"Hours later, Tehran signaled it would not back down, saying it would defend itself against any attack.

"This will be probably your only chance for generations," he added. Officials in Tehran said the country would defend itself against any attack.

"Ahead of the strikes, the U.S. military amassed what Trump previously called an "armada" in Iran’s backyard. Mapped out across the Persian Gulf and beyond, the deployment tells its own story, one of calculated pressure backed by credible capability.

"The buildup coincided with indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s disputed nuclear program. Trump has warned that the regime must fully dismantle its nuclear infrastructure or face consequences."