The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has released the list of weapons and advanced military platforms it deployed so far during the ongoing Operation Epic Fury in Iran since February 28.
"U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commenced Operation Epic Fury at the direction of the President of the United States. CENTCOM forces are striking targets to dismantle the Iranian regime’s security apparatus, prioritising locations that pose an imminent threat," CENTCOM stated on X.
The operation, which was launched at 1.15 am on February 28, has witnessed more than 5,000 targets struck in Iran. Over 50 Iranian ships have been damaged or destroyed.
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Here is a look at the US air, naval and missile systems used in Iran:
- B-1 Bombers
- B-2 Stealth Bombers
- B-52 Bombers
- LUCAS Drones
- Patriot Interceptor Missile Systems
- THAAD Anti-Ballistic Missile Systems
- F-15 Fighter Jets
- F-16 Fighter Jets
- F-18 Fighter Jets
- F-22 Fighter Jets
- F-35 Stealth Fighters
- A-10 Attack Jets
- EA-18G Electronic Attack Aircraft
- Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft
- E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
- Airborne Communication Relay
- U-2 Dragon Lady
- P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft
- RC-135 Reconnaissance Aircraft
- MQ-9 Reapers
- M-142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS)
- Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carriers
- Guided-Missile Destroyers
- Counter-Drone Systems
- Refueling Tanker Aircraft
- Refueling Ships
- C-17 Globemaster Cargo Aircraft
- C-130 Cargo Aircraft
- EC-130H Compass Call
- Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar Systems (C-RAM)
Besides this, CENTCOM said it has also deployed "special capabilities we can't list here!"
What are the targets struck by US?
- Command and control centres
- IRGC headquarters buildings
- IRGC intelligence sites
- Integrated air defence systems
- Ballistic missile sites
- Iranian navy ships and submarines
- Iranian air defence systems
- Anti-ship missile sites
- Military communication capabilities
- Ballistic missile and drone manufacturing