The United States Air Force faced 1200 'red' alert statuses against Iranian missile and drone attacks in Operation Epic Fury, which is ongoing in the Middle East. According to a senior military official, this operation involved 48 runway repairs and over 400 unexploded munitions clearances.
Details of Operation Epic Fury
General Kenneth Wilsbach, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, announced at an air, space, and cyber conference that the scope, precision, and speed of this operation will be specifically examined. In this operation, a fleet of 500 aircraft conducted 10,000 flights, managing over 250 flights daily on average. Additionally, Air Force personnel performed urgent repairs in emergency conditions and completed over 420 munitions disposal missions under enemy fire.
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Consequences of the Operation and Reactions
While this campaign weakened Iranian positions, U.S. bases in the Gulf and Jordan were subjected to retaliatory missile and drone attacks, leading to a significant reduction in the inventory of tracking systems and operational damages. These military operations are part of a six-month war with Iran that has resulted in the deaths of 18 American soldiers and injuries to 824 others since February 2026.
The U.S. has officially separated Operation Epic Fury from ongoing conflicts with Iran while continuing attacks and maritime operations under various titles such as Project Freedom and overseas operations. To address evolving threats, Wilsbach announced the establishment of a point defense weapon system that includes kinetic and targeted platforms to enhance base security.
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