Overview
- U.S. Central Command released launch video after joint strikes that the Pentagon calls Operation Epic Fury, with Israel dubbing its role Operation Lion’s Roar.
- Open-source clips show low‑flying cruise missiles identified as Tomahawks heading toward Iran, including footage over Iraq that outlets have not independently verified.
- Reported targets included nuclear‑related facilities and IRGC‑linked administrative sites around Tehran, with one early strike described as near the supreme leader’s office.
- The U.S. has not disclosed launch locations or the number fired, and a U.S. official said Tomahawks were used alongside other systems such as drones and HIMARS.
- Analysts warn of inventory strain after repeated Tomahawk use, while procurement data show modest annual buys and RTX moves to increase production above 1,000 per year.