“Operation Epic Fury” is not a real, publicly documented U.S. military or intelligence operation—neither in official Department of Defense records, congressional reports, declassified documents, nor reputable historical or journalistic sources (including Pentagon archives, CRS reports, or major outlets like The New York Times, Washington Post, or Reuters).

There is no verified evidence that “Operation Epic Fury” ever existed as an authorized, named U.S. operation targeting Iran—or any other nation—in recent decades.

That said, the name sounds like it could be:

• A fictional operation from a novel, film, TV show (e.g., Homeland, 24, or Jack Ryan), video game, or speculative fiction;
• A misremembered or conflated name—for example, confusing it with real operations such as:
  • Operation Praying Mantis (1988): U.S. naval retaliation against Iran in the Persian Gulf;
  • Operation Earnest Will (1987–88): U.S. escort of reflagged Kuwaiti tankers;
  • Operation Nimble Archer (1987): U.S. strike on Iranian oil platforms;
• Or a disinformation artifact or internet rumor—sometimes amplified by AI-generated content, satirical sites, or forums without verification.

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