Trump Approved 'Operation Epic Fury' Against Iran Despite Internal Opposition

Newly surfaced details regarding "Operation Epic Fury" reveal that President Donald Trump approved a massive military campaign against Iran on February 27, 2026, despite significant pushback from his foreign policy and security teams. The President issued the directive from Air Force One, stating there would be "no cancellation" of the mission. The operation was largely influenced by a presentation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who argued that a concentrated effort could dismantle Iran's ballistic missile capabilities and weaken the central government through a combination of precision strikes and internal uprisings. The military campaign lasted 38 days before a ceasefire was reached. According to military reports, the U.S. struck more than 13,000 targets during the conflict. While Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supported the proactive stance, other high-ranking officials expressed deep skepticism. U.S. intelligence authorities warned that the goal of dismantling the Iranian regime was "practically unrealistic," and both the Secretary of State and the Vice President reportedly voiced concerns regarding the potential for a prolonged war. Despite these internal warnings, the administration moved forward with the primary objective of neutralizing Iran's missile infrastructure. Strategic discussions included potential Mossad involvement to incite internal domestic unrest and the possibility of Kurdish minority groups launching ground operations in northwestern Iran. The conflict concluded after the 38-day period of intensive strikes, leading to the current ceasefire agreement.