Updated On: 03 March, 2026 11:23 AM IST | Washington | IANS
United States Central Command confirmed that US B-1 bombers struck targets inside Iran under Operation Epic Fury, aiming to degrade ballistic missile capabilities. The move marks a sharp escalation in direct US military action amid rising regional tensions

A plume of smoke rises following a reported explosion in Tehran on February 28. Pic/AFP
The US' B-1 bombers struck deep inside Iran overnight, targeting what American officials described as the country's ballistic missile capabilities, as tensions escalated sharply in the region.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday that the strikes were aimed at degrading Tehran's missile arsenal.