Fury fizzles: How Trump's Iran ops has spiralled in face of a defiant Tehran - 10 key points

2026-03-21 - 10:40

Operation Epic Fury, a swift US-Israeli strike targeting Iran's leadership, has unexpectedly morphed into a 22-day attritional war. Despite initial successes, Iran's resilience and regional escalation have caught Washington off guard, turning a planned quick victory into a protracted quagmire with no clear endgame and significant global economic implications.