CENTCOM: “The President Ordered Bold Action” as Military Strikes Iran

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the United States and partner forces began striking Iranian military targets early Saturday, saying the operation was launched “at the direction of the President of the United States.” CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper stated, “The President ordered bold action, and our brave Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardians, and Coast Guardsmen are answering the call,” as forces attacked targets including Iranian Revolutionary Guard command facilities, missile and drone sites, air defenses, and military airfields. The operation, dubbed **Operation Epic Fury**, marked a major escalation of U.S. and allied military pressure against Tehran. CENTCOM reported **no American casualties or combat injuries** during the initial strikes, and U.S. installations sustained only minimal damage amid ongoing combat operations.