U.S./coalition strikes inland — infra/uni/petro escalation & air losses
Key Questions
What is the scope of US/coalition strikes in phase 2 of Epic Fury?
Over 573 hits targeted Sharif University, Pasteur Institute, pharma, steel facilities, Isfahan, Tehran grids, universities, residential areas, hospitals, missile sites, ports, bridges like Karaj (8,000 affected, 95% without power), Mahshahr, and Bushehr nuclear plant.
Who were key Iranian figures or assets hit?
IRGC intelligence head and commanders were targeted, along with B-1 bombers. Reports mention top leader Kamal Kharazi critically wounded and his wife killed in Tehran.
What aircraft losses have been claimed?
Iran claims downing a US F-15E (one pilot rescued) and a second F-35. Urgent search for a missing American pilot reported.
What are the casualty figures from the strikes?
Estimates range from 2,000-3,500 dead and over 20,000 injured. Specific incidents include 17 dead in Tehran’s Baharestan county and dozens killed in intensive strikes.
Which infrastructure was heavily damaged?
Iran’s tallest bridge was smashed by US strikes; Tehran saw smoke from Israel/US hits. Power outages and blasts at Isfahan missile facilities reported.
What retaliation has Iran planned?
Tehran marked 8 Gulf bridges for destruction after US hit on its tallest bridge.
Are there doubts about strike efficacy?
Yes, doubts exist on overall efficacy despite extensive hits.
What other sites were struck?
Strikes hit residential areas, hospitals, and ports, with intensive waves on eve of Trump deadline killing dozens.
Epic Fury phase 2: 573 hits Sharif Uni/Pasteur/pharma/steel/Isfahan/Tehran grids/unis/residential/hospitals/missile sites/ports/bridges (Karaj 8K/95W)/Mahshahr/Bushehr nuke; IRGC intel head/IRGC cmdrs/B1s; F-15E rescue/2nd F-35 claim; 2-3.5k+ dead/20k+ inj; doubts on efficacy.