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Pentagon ties new casualty category for renewed US-Iran fighting to end of 'Operation Epic Fury'

The Pentagon has created a new casualty category for US troops. This change follows the conclusion of "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran. Four soldiers killed and dozens wounded are now listed separately. The overall wounded total reflects both old and new classifications. This reclassification impacts the official tally of conflict-related…

The Economic Times

Pentagon ties new casualty category for renewed US-Iran fighting to the end of 'Operation Epic Fury'

The Pentagon says a new, separate category was created in its official casualty system to account for those killed and wounded in the renewed U.S.-Iran fighting because “Operation Epic Fury” has ended

The Independent UK

GOP loses faith in Hegseth over Iran war and military firings: ‘He’s all over the place’

Republicans criticised the defense secretary over the handling of Operation Epic Fury and ‘Game of Thrones stuff’ in the Pentagon that has seen senior generals ousted

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Pentagon Removes Four Troops From Iran War Death List After Quiet Casualty Record Shake-up

The Pentagon's update on US troop losses in the Middle East, omitting recent deaths, has led to political backlash and scrutiny over the legal basis for these changes.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon reports more than 600 Iran war casualties in quiet database update

Figures are source of dispute as US defense department days ago reduced record of troops killed and wounded

The Guardian - US

Trump says he is 'close' to decision on 'massive attack' on Iran, bigger than Epic Fury

US President Donald Trump said he is seriously considering restarting major combat operations in Iran, including strikes that would be bigger than those carried out during Operation Epic Fury, in an interview with Axios on Thursday.

The Times of India

Trump accuses newspaper of ‘treason’ after it questioned what the Iran war had actually achieved

President Donald Trump angrily lashes out at outlet for questioning the purpose of his Operation Epic Fury

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No longer conducting sustained strikes against Iran because 'Epic Fury' is over: Rubio

US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the United States has ended its campaign of "sustained military strikes" inside Iran, declaring that Operation Epic Fury had achieved its objectives after months of conflict that pushed the region to the brink.

The Times of India

Navy Warns Operation Epic Fury Funding Impact Could Halt Training and Recruit Programs by July

The US Navy warns Congress that 'Operation Epic Fury' is straining defence budgets, potentially affecting training and readiness by July without extra funding. Lawmakers debate naval expansion amid rising costs.

International Business Times UK

More than 40 US military aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war during $29 billion Operation Epic Fury

Fighter jets, drones and helicopters have been shot down or destroyed, a Congressional report has revealed

The Independent UK

Michael Bay set for blockbuster about real life Operation Epic Fury rescue mission

Michael Bay is directing a movie based on a real rescue mission to save downed pilots in Iran.

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Michael Bay to direct Iran movie about Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury

The film will be based on journalist Mitchell Zuckoff's forthcoming book and will chronicle the rescue mission of two downed American pilots in Iran. Here’s why it already sounds like a terrible idea.

Euronews

Operation Epic Fury to resume? Donald Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes after China visit: Report

As US President Trump returns from China, pressure mounts over Iran. Top aides are reportedly preparing options for renewed military action against Tehran if diplomacy falters, including intensified bombing and potential Special Operations deployments. Iran, meanwhile, signals readiness for conflict, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical concern for…

The Times of India

You’ve seen Operation Epic Fury, now come play Operation Epic Furious: Strait to Hell, a savage takedown of Trump’s Iran debacle, on Capitol Hill

Time to rack up those Truth Social Posts.

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‘Sledgehammer’: The U.S. is considering renaming the Iran war to reset the congressional clock, and Trump is already meeting with generals

Round 2 seems imminent.

The Times of India

'168 children that your boss killed ... ': Iran 'congratulates' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt over baby news

Iran congratulated White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on her newborn daughter while referencing the deadly US-backed strikes on an Iranian school in Minab. The Iranian Embassy in Armenia urged Leavitt to "think of the mothers" of the 168 children killed in the attack, which occurred during Operation Epic Fury.

International Business Times

U.S. Sanctions Nine Chinese and Hong Kong Entities for Arming Iran — Days Before Trump's Summit With Xi

Whether Trump raises the sanctions directly with Xi next week — or whether Beijing uses them as a negotiating chip — may say more about the true state of U.S.-China relations than any summit communiqué.

The Conversation

US declares war in Iran ‘over’ to avoid row with Congress over whether it was legal

Operation Epic Fury is over. Or at least, that’s what the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, announced on May 5, describing any further US action in the Gulf as purely “defensive”.

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The Independent UK

Operation Epic Fury declared ‘over’ and Project Freedom paused in abrupt pivot by Trump admin

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All the times Trump said the war in Iran was over - and how the markets reacted

The market has endured frenzied swings in response to Trump’s headline-making statements

The Independent UK

Trump’s 48 hours of chaos on Iran: Project Freedom paused and Operation Epic Fury declared ‘over’

In a surprising climbdown, US president said he was pausing his new initiative to save stranded vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

The Times of India

'Operation Epic Fury concluded': Trump aide declares 'objectives achieved' in Iran action

“Operation Epic Fury is concluded,” US secretary of state Marco Rubio declared early Thursday, marking the end of over two months of unrest triggered by a major military escalation involving the United States and Israel against Iran.

The Times of India

'Project Freedom will be paused for a short period': Trump halts Hormuz operation amid Iran talks

President Trump has halted 'Project Freedom,' a US military initiative to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing requests from Pakistan and progress toward a deal with Iran. This pause comes after the US declared the offensive phase of 'Operation Epic Fury' complete, emphasizing defensive actions in the region.

International Business Times

U.S. Intelligence Reportedly Believes That Its Forces Haven't Managed To Degrade Iran's Nuclear Capabilities

U.S. intelligence assessments have concluded that its forces have not managed to significantly degrade Iran's nuclear capabilities since Operation Epic Fury began in late February.

The Conversation

Why the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline doesn’t actually constrain presidents

May 1, 2026, marks the 60th day of Operation Epic Fury in Iran – a symbolically significant date designating when a president who has mounted unilateral military operations must receive Congressional approval or wind it down.

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