US and Allies Intensify Operation Epic Fury Strikes Against Iran
On April 2, 2026, President Trump delivered a televised address reaffirming the U.S. commitment to Operation Epic Fury, promising to dismantle Iran's security apparatus unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened. Simultaneously, UAE air defenses intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 35 Iranian UAVs. The ongoing war has reduced maritime traffic through the Strait from 150 to five vessels per day, causing a global energy and helium supply crisis as Qatar halted exports.
Date: April 2, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: missile
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 12
Source: The Washington Post