Operation Epic Fury and Operation Glad Tidings

As of March 1, 2026, the joint military campaign—codenamed Operation Epic Fury by the U.S. and Operation Genesis (or Roaring Lion) by Israel—has struck hundreds of targets across Iran. The operation began on February 28, 2026, and specifically focused on "decapitating" the Iranian leadership while dismantling its nuclear and missile infrastructure.

Below is the list of targeted cities and specific facilities confirmed to have been struck.

I. Major Cities Struck

Explosions and airstrikes have been reported in nearly every major strategic hub in Iran:

Tehran: The primary focus of the "decapitation" strike.

Isfahan (Esfahan): Targeted for its nuclear technology and missile production.

Bushehr: Home to Iran’s sole operational nuclear power plant.

Tabriz: A major industrial and military center in the northwest.

Qom: Targeted for its proximity to fortified underground facilities.

Karaj: A hub for military industries near the capital.

Chabahar & Konarak: Strategic port cities on the southeastern coast.

Kermanshah, Khorramabad, and Ilam: Targeted for missile launch sites and IRGC western command centers.

II. High-Value Command & Leadership Targets
The most significant outcome of the strikes was the targeting of the "Heart of the Regime" in central Tehran:

The Pasteur District (Tehran): The highly secure compound containing the office and residence of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Confirmed reports state the compound was destroyed, and Khamenei, along with several family members and at least 40 high-ranking officials (including the head of the IRGC), were killed.

The Presidential Palace: Targeted as part of the command-and-control infrastructure.

National Security Council Headquarters: Struck by precision-guided munitions.

IRGC Naval Headquarters: Reported to have been completely destroyed, along with nine naval vessels.

III. Nuclear and Strategic Military Facilities
The U.S. utilized B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and GBU-57 "Bunker Buster" bombs to target Iran’s most fortified sites:

Fordow Uranium Enrichment Plant: Struck by twelve sequential GBU-57 bombs; reports indicate major structural damage to the underground mountain complex.

Natanz Nuclear Facility: Reportedly destroyed after a combination of B-2 strikes and Tomahawk missile barrages.

Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center: Sustained "extremely severe damage."

Missile Silos & Production Hubs: Over 500 military targets were engaged in the first 24 hours, specifically focusing on ballistic missile launchers and air defense batteries (S-300/S-400 systems).

IV. Collateral Damage & Civilian Impact
Iranian state media has highlighted significant civilian casualties resulting from the intensity of the strikes:

Southern Iran: A primary school was reportedly struck during the initial wave, with state media claiming at least 108 pupils killed.

Total Casualties: Early estimates from the Iranian Red Crescent suggest over 200 deaths nationwide in the first 48 hours.