Iran reportedly targets key US base with long-range missiles during Operation Epic Fury
Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles toward Diego Garcia, a key U.S.-U.K. military base in the Indian Ocean, reports said. Neither missile struck the base, which is used as a critical launch point for U.S. bombers, nuclear submarines and other strategic assets.
US launches 'longest field artillery strike in Army combat history' against Iran
U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper revealed Saturday that American forces “launched the longest field artillery strike in Army combat history using precision strike missiles” against Iran.
The military effort, which happened two days ago, “took out Iranian military infrastructure, demonstrating the U.S. Military's unmatched reach and lethality,” Cooper said.
Cooper added that on day 22 of Operation Epic Fury, "U.S. forces continue to take bold action and remain on plan to eliminate Iran's ability to project meaningful power outside its borders.”
"So far, we've struck over 8,000 military targets, including 130 Iranian vessels, constituting the largest elimination of a Navy over a three-week period since World War II," Cooper said.
Israel’s military pummels Iranian ballistic missile production facilities in Tehran
The Israel Defense Forces announced Saturday that it struck Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) facilities that are “utilized for the production of critical components for the development of ballistic missiles” in Iran.
“Overnight, the Israeli Air Force, acting on precise IDF intelligence, completed a wide-scale strike sortie in Tehran, during which dozens of Iranian terror regime targets belonging to the Iranian regime were struck,” the IDF said.
Among the sites hit were a “central IRGC compound utilized for the production and development of ballistic missile components,” a “missile production components storage facility,” and a “compound belonging to the Ministry of Defense responsible for producing missile fuel,” according to the IDF.
“The IDF will continue to expand its strikes against the regime’s weapons production facilities in order to degrade its capabilities to advance its ballistic missile program, which poses a direct threat to the State of Israel,” it also said.
UK condemns 'Iran's reckless attacks' following attempted Diego Garcia strike
The United Kingdom ripped "Iran's reckless attacks" Saturday after the regime in Tehran reportedly fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles toward Diego Garcia, a key U.S.-U.K. military base in the Indian Ocean.
“Iran’s reckless attacks, lashing out across the region and holding hostage the Strait of Hormuz, are a threat to British interests and British allies," the U.K. Ministry of Defence said in a statement to Fox News Digital. “RAF jets and other UK military assets are continuing to defend our people and personnel in the region."
“This government has given permission to the U.S. to use British bases for specific and limited defensive operations," it added.
Neither missile in the attempted attack on Diego Garcia struck the base. One missile failed in flight, while a U.S. warship launched an SM-3 interceptor at the other, officials told The Wall Street Journal.
Fox News Digital's Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report.
US drops 5,000-pound bombs on Iranian missile sites threatening Strait of Hormuz
American forces remain “zeroed in on dismantling Iran's decades-old threat to the free flow of commerce throughout the Strait of Hormuz," U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said Saturday.
"For example, earlier this week we dropped multiple 5,000-pound bombs on an underground facility located along Iran's coastline. The Iranian regime used the hardened underground facility to discreetly store anti-ship cruise missiles, mobile missile launchers, and other equipment that presented a dangerous risk to international shipping,” Cooper said.
“We not only took out the facility, but also destroyed intelligence support sites and missile radar relays that were used to monitor ship movements. Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in and around the Strait of Hormuz is degraded as a result, and we will not stop pursuing these targets,” he continued.
Cooper also said "Iran has lost significant combat capability over the last three weeks," and, "We are taking out thousands of Iranian missiles, advanced attack drones, and all of Iran's Navy, which they use to harass international shipping."
Israel kills 4 Hezbollah terrorists in 'targeted ground operation' in southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces said Saturday that multiple Hezbollah terrorists were killed during a “targeted ground operation” in southern Lebanon.
The Hezbollah fighters "targeted an Israeli Air Force aircraft that attacked several other terrorists who were firing at the forces," according to the IDF.
One terrorist was killed by Israeli troops in a "ground engagement," it said, while three others were eliminated by tank fire.
The IDF said it suffered no casualties during the firefight.
Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon has launched attacks on Israel since the start of Operation Roaring Lion.
UAE intercepts multiple ballistic missiles, UAVs from Iran
The United Arab Emirates said Saturday that its air defense systems "engaged 3 ballistic missiles and 8 UAVs launched from Iran."
The Middle Eastern country has been a frequent target of the Iranian regime since the beginning of Operation Epic Fury.
"Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defenses have engaged 341 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,748 UAVs," the UAE's Ministry of Defense said Saturday.
"The Ministry of Defense affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats, and will firmly confront any attempts to undermine State security in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability, and safeguards its national interests and capabilities," it added.
Israeli defense minister vows intensified strikes with US against Iran: 'Will not stop'
Israel Defense Minister Israel Katz said Saturday that his country’s military is “determined to continue leading the offensive against the Iranian terror regime, to eliminate its commanders and thwart its strategic capabilities, until every security threat to the State of Israel and U.S. interests in the region is removed.”
“The IDF is strong and the Israeli home front is strong, and we will not stop until all war objectives are achieved,” Katz said.
“The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps terrorist organization currently controls Iran and leads terrorist activity and missile fire against the Israeli home front and countries in the region, as well as repression against Iran’s own population,” he added.
Katz also said that, “This week, the intensity of the strikes to be carried out by the IDF and the U.S. military against the Iranian terror regime and the infrastructure it relies on will increase significantly, and the campaign led by U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will continue.”
Fox News’ Yonat Friling contributed to this report.
Iran says Natanz nuclear facility hit by airstrike after satellite images show damage
Iranian state media reported Saturday that the Natanz nuclear facility was hit by an airstrike after satellite images revealed damage at multiple buildings there at the beginning of the war.
Natanz is Iran’s main enrichment site and is located about 135 miles southeast of Tehran. Iran claimed the strike did not result in any radiation leakage.
The facility was hit in the first week of the war and several buildings appeared damaged, The Associated Press reported, citing satellite images.
In June 2025, U.S. forces also carried out strikes against Natanz and other nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow and Isfahan.
The U.S. and Israel launched their joint military campaigns, Operation Epic Fury and Operation Roaring Lion, on Feb. 28. Both campaigns, as of Saturday, are in their 22nd day.
Fox News Digital's Emma Bussey and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Iran reportedly targets key US base with long-range missiles
Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles toward Diego Garcia, a key U.S.-U.K. military base in the Indian Ocean, according to multiple U.S. officials cited by The Wall Street Journal.
Neither missile struck the base, but the attempted attack marked a significant expansion of Iran’s reach beyond the Middle East and toward a major U.S. strategic hub.
One missile failed in flight, while a U.S. warship launched an SM-3 interceptor at the other, officials said. It was not immediately clear whether the interception was successful.
The targeting of Diego Garcia, roughly 2,500 miles from Iran, suggests Tehran’s missile capabilities may exceed previously acknowledged limits.
The remote base is a critical launch point for U.S. bombers, nuclear submarines and other strategic assets.
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