US EditionAP: From Doubts About Nuke Talks to an Air Force One Flight, What Led up to Trump’s Order to Strike Iran
Operation Epic Fury targeted hundreds of Iranian sites, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei and 40 senior figures, aiming to degrade Iran's military capabilities, U.S. officials said.
- Ordering Operation Epic Fury, Trump gave the order from Air Force One on Feb. 27, 2026, to target Iran's top leaders including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Trump's dissatisfaction with nuclear talks prompted the decision, with months of CIA tracking and participants viewing talks as a delay tactic pushing toward a strike.
- The Pentagon described a campaign built around U.S. Central Command, involving thousands of service members, hundreds of fighters, dozens of refueling tankers, and carrier strike groups, with munitions supported by a vast logistics network.
- U.S. Central Command released footage showing missiles fired and jets taking off in strikes aimed at Iran’s security, while damage appeared at Gandhi Hospital, Tehran, and oil markets surged amid regional defenses and interceptions by the United Arab Emirates.
- During the flight, Trump asked Republican lawmakers for feedback and nine minutes after the order posted on Truth Social, saying the operation could last four to five weeks, while briefings indicated no Iranian preemptive strike.
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From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump’s order to strike Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday afternoon that he was not pleased with the way that nuclear talks had been going with Iran. Three hours later, he gave the order to launch the operation that would take out many of the country’s top leaders, including Supreme Leader…
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From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran
President Donald Trump says he was not pleased with the way that negotiations with Iran were proceeding. That was Friday afternoon.
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