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Jan 12, 2026

Pentagon Releases Videos

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of War has released a series of declassified videos and high-resolution images documenting the first 72 hours of Operation Epic Fury. The footage, which shows the systematic destruction of Iranian missile launch sites and naval assets, confirms that the U.S. military is executing a "laser-focused" campaign to neutralize the Iranian threat once and for all.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, joined by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, addressed the nation on Monday morning, outlining the specific strategic objectives of the mission.


"No More Dumb Wars": The Hegseth Doctrine

Secretary Hegseth was quick to differentiate the current operation from the "nation-building" efforts of the last two decades.

  • A Decisive Mission: "This is not Iraq. This is not endless," Hegseth declared. "This operation is a clear, devastating, decisive mission: Destroy the missile threat, destroy the navy, no nukes."

  • The Cost of Conflict: The War Department confirmed that four U.S. military personnel have been killed and more than a dozen wounded since the operation began. Meanwhile, the Iranian Red Crescent reports that 555 people have been killed within Iran, and 11 in Israel.

“Iran had a conventional gun to our head as they tried to lie their way to a nuclear bomb,” Hegseth said. “They started this by targeting global shipping and pursuing a nuclear weapon. We are finishing it.”

Rubio’s Global Warning: "The Old World is Gone"

On Saturday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled a massive shift in American foreign policy, telling reporters that the geopolitical landscape he grew up in has vanished. He urged American allies to recognize this "new era" and help Washington forge a new path for the West.

  • Diplomatic Realignment: Rubio noted that the administration has been holding private conversations with allies to redefine their roles in this fast-changing world.

  • Congressional Notification: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Rubio notified the "Gang of Eight"—the top leaders in Congress—prior to the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. Rubio successfully briefed seven of the eight members before the operation commenced.

Command from Mar-a-Lago

While the strikes were executed, President Donald Trump monitored the situation from his residence at Mar-a-Lago, surrounded by his national security team. The President also held a high-level phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to coordinate the joint military actions.

The administration’s interpretation of the 1947 National Security Act—notifying the Gang of Eight rather than the full intelligence committees—has drawn some criticism from congressional Democrats, but the White House maintains that the President acted well within his constitutional authority to protect American interests.

The Path to 2026 Victory

As the CENTCOM battle damage assessment continues, the message from the Trump administration is clear: Operation Epic Fury will continue until the Iranian missile threat is eliminated and the path to a nuclear weapon is permanently blocked. With the "old world" behind them, the U.S. and its allies are moving with "ruthless precision" to secure a new era of global stability.


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