Operation Epic Fury, which began on February 28, 2026, has resulted in significant and widespread damage to Iran’s military, political, and economic infrastructure. The joint U.S.-Israeli campaign (referred to as Operation Roaring Lion by Israel) is characterized by its unprecedented scale compared to previous conflicts.
As of late March 2026, the reported damage includes decapitation strikes that killed more than 1000 senior IRGC and Basij commanders. The opening wave of the operation successfully targeted and killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several other high-ranking officials, including Army Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi.
Joint Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and various military communication hubs have been dismantled, severely disrupting the regime’s ability to coordinate large-scale conventional responses.
Assessments indicate that approximately 70% of Iran’s missile launcher array has been eliminated. Over 700 ballistic missiles were reportedly destroyed in their storage facilities before they could be launched.
Iran currently has roughly 1,000 ballistic missiles remaining, down from about 2,500 at the start of the U.S.–Israel conflict, according to the most recent open‑source intelligence. This represents the sharpest depletion of Iran’s missile arsenal in decades, though analysts warn Tehran has historically rebuilt stockpiles quickly.
Israel and the U.S. destroyed ~75% of Iran’s launch capacity, severely limiting Iran’s ability to fire large barrages. After the 2025 12‑Day War, Israel estimated Iran had ~1,500 missiles left. Iran then manufactured ~1,000 new missiles in the following eight months. Indicates strain on both stockpile and production capacity.
Launch rate dropped from dozens per day to ~10 per day, indicating strain on both the stockpile and production capacity.
Iran’s “blue-water” naval capacity has essentially collapsed. Reports state that more than 140 naval vessels (including submarines and guided-missile boats) have been destroyed or incapacitated, many while still moored at major bases like Bandar Abbas and Chabahar.
Iran’s integrated air defense systems (IADS) and radar arrays sustained heavy damage in the first 72 hours, allowing coalition forces to conduct ongoing sorties with high freedom of movement.
Over 15,000 targets have been struck across Iran, focusing on missile production sites, nuclear research remnants, and energy infrastructure.
Significant strikes on gas production sites and refineries (such as those on Kharg Island) have led to domestic electricity shortages and impaired the regime’s functional continuity.
While figures vary by source, current estimates suggest over 6,000 Iranian military personnel have been killed. There have also been reports of significant “collateral damage,” including a widely reported strike on a school near Bandar Abbas that resulted in approximately 170 civilian deaths.
Despite the heavy damage, the conflict has evolved into a war of attrition. Iran has responded with hundreds of retaliatory drone and missile strikes against U.S. bases in the region and assets in Israel. The Strait of Hormuz remains a primary flashpoint, with global oil prices fluctuating as the maritime blockade and counter-operations continue.
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