The administration says the campaign is a major combat operation aimed at dismantling Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities — not a declared war.
The White House has formally detailed the goals of **Operation Epic Fury**, describing it as a “major combat operation” rather than a war. Officials stressed that the campaign is designed to achieve defined strategic outcomes while avoiding a prolonged occupation or open-ended conflict.
According to official statements, the objectives include:
- Demilitarization of Iran: Destruction of its missile forces, production infrastructure, and naval fleet.
- Elimination of the terrorist regime: Targeting the governing structure that sponsors regional terror networks.
- Protection of the United States: Neutralizing current and future threats to American territory, forces, and allies.
- Prevention of a nuclear-armed Iran: Ensuring Iran does not obtain or retain nuclear weapons capability.
