WASHINGTON — The joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury by the United States and Operation Roaring Lion by Israel, has featured an extensive array of fighter jets since strikes began Feb. 28, 2026. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have employed fifth-generation stealth fighters, fourth-generation multirole aircraft and electronic warfare platforms to achieve air superiority, suppress defenses and conduct precision strikes on Iranian ballistic missile sites, command centers, air defenses and naval assets.
As of March 4, 2026, more than 1,250 targets have been hit in Iran during the operation's first week, with fighter jets playing a central role alongside long-range bombers like the B-2 Spirit and B-1B Lancer. The campaign has involved coordinated waves of aircraft from U.S. carriers in the Arabian Sea and Mediterranean, forward-deployed bases in the Middle East, and direct missions from the United States.
Here are the primary fighter jets confirmed in use during the strikes, based on CENTCOM releases, IDF statements and open-source reporting:
