President Donald J. Trump delivered a primetime address to the nation on April 1, providing an update on Operation Epic Fury. In his remarks, Trump said that after one month, the U.S. military has made significant progress against the Iranian regime.
Trump said that American forces have delivered "swift, overwhelming blows" to Iran's military capabilities. He described actions that have decimated Iran's navy and air force, eliminated key terrorist leaders, and systematically dismantled Iran's ability to threaten the United States and its allies.
The president characterized these developments as extraordinary achievements by the U.S. military within a short period of time.
Operation Epic Fury was launched with the stated goal of reducing threats posed by Iran to America and its partners around the world. The operation's progress was highlighted as evidence of effective strategy and execution by American armed forces.
The address concluded with an emphasis on continued vigilance in protecting national security interests.
