Washington, D.C., United States – Web Desk: The US State Department has confirmed that a military campaign against Iran, referred to as “Operation Epic Fury,” was launched at the request of Israel.
In a legal statement issued by the Office of the Legal Adviser, officials said the operation—initiated in February—involved extensive air and naval actions conducted under the principle of collective self-defense.
According to the statement, the United States intervened to target Iran’s missile capabilities and nuclear-related infrastructure after Israel described them as an existential threat.
The State Department rejected claims that the operation violated the United Nations Charter, arguing instead that the campaign forms part of an ongoing armed conflict between the parties.
Officials maintained that the legal justification aligns with international law governing self-defense, as tensions continue to escalate across the region.
The development highlights the deepening military and strategic coordination between the United States and Israel, while raising broader concerns about regional stability and the risk of further escalation in the Middle East.
