Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine are holding a rare press conference Monday morning as the U.S. and Israeli military operation against Iran continued into a third day. Hegseth said the mission of the operation, named Operation Epic Fury, is “laser-focused.” “Destroy Iranian missiles, destroy
Four American service members have been killed and four others have been seriously wounded during Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran, U.S. Central Command said Monday. CENCOM had said Sunday that three service members were killed but announced Monday that another member has died. “The fourth service member, who was seriously
President Donald Trump announces that the United States and Israel have begun “major combat operations” in Iran with the goal of eliminating threats from the country’s regime, in a video released on Feb. 28, 2026. @realDonaldTrump via Truth Social U.S. President Donald Trump on March 1 vowed to “avenge” the deaths of three U.S. military
By Emel Akan | March 02, 2026Updated:March 02, 2026 WASHINGTON—The U.S. economy grew faster than many predicted over the past year, outpacing other advanced economies, especially in Europe, where growth has nearly stalled. Analysts say President Donald Trump’s pro-growth policies, combined with a surge in investment in artificial intelligence, have further strengthened the country’s economic
This evening, Jews around the world will celebrate Purim, one of the narrowest escapes and greatest triumphs in biblical history. Around 2,500 years ago, Esther and her uncle Mordecai thwarted Haman’s scheme to convince King Ahasuerus to slaughter all the captive Jews in Persia. The skill with which these heroes staved off destruction has heartened
President Donald Trump arrives at the White House on March 1, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 1 that the U.S.–Israeli military operation against the Iranian regime could last up to five weeks and shared his views about how the country’s future leadership might be after the deaths of
A plume of smoke rises from a reported Iranian strike in the industrial district of Doha on March 1, 2026. Mahmud Hams/AFP via Getty Images Five Persian Gulf nations that host U.S. military installations claim they have collectively shot down more than 1,500 Iranian missiles and drones since the United States and Israel launched their