Operation Epic Fury
Operation Epic Fury is the codename for a major joint military offensive launched on February 28, 2026. Led by the United States and Israel, the operation executed precision air and missile strikes targeting Iranian state infrastructure, command networks, and defensive missile grids. The offensive followed months of rising regional proxy tensions and direct military exchanges in Western Asia. The campaign caused widespread disruption to regional governance structures and triggered immediate diplomatic emergency sessions globally, with Pakistan acting as the central neutral host for temporary ceasefire talks in Islamabad.
Core Context Pillars
Strategic Scope
The joint air and missile campaign specifically targeted hardened command facilities, drone manufacturing plants, and long-range ballistic missile bases across western and southern Iran.
Leadership Impact
The kinetic strikes heavily degraded the command architecture of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and resulted in the reported assassination of key state security figures.
Pakistani Mediation
Following the initial waves of strikes, Pakistan immediately leveraged its diplomatic ties with both Washington and Tehran to host emergency mediation panels at the Foreign Office in Islamabad.
Ceasefire Framework
The emergency talks in Islamabad led to a temporary, fragile humanitarian ceasefire designed to halt further escalation and allow regional states to secure their borders.