Operation Epic Fury launched US and Israel begin full-scale military campaign against Iran

At 3:38 PM EST on February 27, Trump gives the order aboard Air Force One. On February 28, US and Israeli forces launch nearly 900 strikes in the first 12 hours. The opening Israeli salvo at 06:45 UTC kills Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and family members/officials at three separate meetings struck within 30 seconds of each other. US assets include B-2 stealth bombers, B-1 Lancers, B-52s, Tomahawk missiles, and additional GBU-57 bunker busters on nuclear sites. Israel deploys 200 fighter aircraft hitting approximately 500 targets. Only the Gang of Eight in Congress is notified before the strikes. This is the largest single military operation against a state target in 21st-century US history.