CENTCOM Reports 'Epic Fury' Success While Iran Rejects U.S. Peace Terms

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on March 25, 2026, that Operation Epic Fury is moving ahead of schedule, having decimated the majority of Iran's naval and missile capabilities. Admiral Brad Cooper reported that 92% of Iran's largest naval vessels and over two-thirds of its production facilities for drones and missiles have been destroyed since conflict began on February 28. Combined with Israeli strikes, over 10,000 targets have been neutralized, effectively stripping Tehran of its ability to project power in the region. In the diplomatic sphere, Iran has officially rejected U.S. terms for a ceasefire, issuing a five-point counterproposal. Tehran’s demands include an end to the assassination of its officials, war reparations, and total Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. While Iranian state media has publicly mocked U.S. diplomacy, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that back-channel communications remain open. However, the administration maintains a hardline stance, with Leavitt warning that President Trump is prepared to further escalate military pressure if a deal is not reached. Military reinforcements continue to flow into the theater, with a second Marine Expeditionary Unit comprising 2,200 Marines and three warships departing from California last week. These deployments come as the Institute for the Study of War monitors the 'Axis of Resistance' for potential proxy responses in Yemen or Iraq. While no major new escalations were reported in the last 24 hours, the continued focus on the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical pressure point for global energy markets and naval logistics.