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In recent days, global tensions have dramatically increased after the United States and Israel launched large‑scale, coordinated military strikes on Iran.
The ensuing violence has quickly spread across the region, drawing reactions from governments, civil society, and — in large numbers — social media users around the world.
Much of the online discussion has focused not just on the conflict’s human cost, but also on the controversial name of the U.S. military campaign itself: “Operation Epic Fury.”
While the overall picture remains fluid and evolving, this article provides a detailed summary of the known facts about the conflict, the casualties confirmed so far, how the operation has been named, the social media backlash over that name, and official statements from U.S. and allied leaders.
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