The US inspection report on Operation 'Epic Fury' provides a comprehensive picture of the military, financial, human, and diplomatic aspects of the Iran war. This report examines events from March 1, 2025, to June 29, 2025, and addresses the heavy costs and human casualties resulting from this war.
Objective of the Operation and Casualties
Operation 'Epic Fury' began in collaboration with Israel, targeting the nuclear and security facilities of the Islamic Republic. According to the report, during the main phase of the war until April 6, 2025, approximately 13,500 targets were attacked, and nearly 36,000 combat sorties were conducted. The US Department of Defense has announced that over 50,000 of its military personnel were deployed in the region. The cost of this operation is estimated at $33.4 billion until August 29.
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Casualties and Damages to US Forces
The report indicates that the Iran war has inflicted significant casualties and damages on US forces. From March 1 to June 29, seven military personnel were killed in combat operations, and seven others died in non-hostile incidents, with 417 military personnel injured. Additionally, during this period, four more military personnel lost their lives in combat operations. Furthermore, attacks by the Islamic Republic on US bases in regional countries have caused substantial damage.
The report also mentions damages to US diplomatic facilities in four countries, estimating the approximate cost of these damages at around $184 million. During this timeframe, the US Department of State directly organized the exit of about 9,000 Americans from the region and provided them with security information and travel assistance.
Impact of the War on Ammunition Stocks
One of the key findings of this report is the impact of the war on US ammunition stocks. The high consumption of ammunition in the war has led to strategic shortages in inventories and serious problems in the capacity of defense industries to replace them. The Pentagon has stated that increasing production capacity will require significant time, and it is currently accelerating production lines and securing critical materials.
The US government has requested $67.1 billion in emergency funding for the Department of Defense, with $21 billion of that solely for ammunition procurement. The Secretary of Defense has warned that without this funding, shortages could threaten the ability to pay personnel salaries and continue US global operations.
Sanctions and Diplomacy
In the diplomatic arena, the US and the Islamic Republic reached a ceasefire on April 17, signing a memorandum titled 'Islamabad Memorandum,' aimed at ensuring the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. However, negotiations on remaining issues have reached a deadlock, and hostilities have continued.
This report also references the US campaign 'Economic Fury,' aimed at limiting the oil revenue and banking networks of the Islamic Republic. From January 1, 2025, to June 29, 2025, the US has sanctioned or blocked the assets of over a thousand individuals and entities.
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