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According to Pentagon and allied sources, the operation — part of what U.S. command has code‑named Operation Epic Fury — targeted ballistic missile launcher sites, drone bases, and underground facilities, as well as leadership compounds.

The U.S. and Israel justified the strikes as pre‑emptive measures against perceived threats from Iran’s missile and drone programs — claiming they were necessary to protect regional allies and deter future attacks.

II. The Course of the War: Key Military Developments

2.1 Early U.S. and Israeli Offensive Operations

From the outset, the U.S.–Israeli military campaign has featured:

Joint airstrikes, including long‑range bomber missions over Iranian territory.

Missile attacks using platforms such as Tomahawk cruise missiles and HIMARS‑launched Precision Strike Missiles.

Destruction of Iranian air defense batteries, missile launchers, and military infrastructure.

U.S. naval and air forces — including aircraft launched from carriers like the USS Abraham Lincoln — have been central to strike operations, providing air superiority and support for ground‑based missile systems.

2.2 Iranian Retaliation and Regional Spread