Secretary of War Hegseth Details Operation 'Epic Fury' and 'Project Freedom'
In a strategic briefing at CENTCOM, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth outlined Operation 'Epic Fury' and the clandestine 'Project Freedom' mission. Hegseth claimed 'Project Freedom' has successfully moved over 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz undetected by Iranian forces, establishing US dominance over the waterway. The briefing also served as a warning to Iran, with Hegseth stating that the 'War Department' is prepared to execute 'tap-tap-tap' bombing campaigns if a final deal is not reached.
Date: June 12, 2026
Location: United States
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: CENTCOM Official Public Releases