Reports from regional defense channels indicate that U.S. forces have expanded Operation Epic Fury into the maritime domain, carrying out coordinated strikes against multiple Iranian naval vessels operating in sensitive waters near the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. According to initial operational accounts, American air and naval units targeted ships believed to be linked to mine-laying activities, missile deployment, or support operations that could threaten commercial shipping routes and coalition maritime security.
The escalation marks a significant shift from primarily aerial engagements to sustained naval confrontation, with carrier-based aircraft, destroyers, and surveillance platforms reportedly involved in the operation.
