Iran Strikes Begin: Dwindling US Stockpiles Threaten Prolonged Conflict, Spiking Oil Prices

The operation, codenamed 'Operation Epic Fury,' involved coordinated strikes with Israel and marked a significant military confrontation with Tehran. The decision followed weeks of a dual-track strategy involving negotiations led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, alongside a substantial military buildup in the region.

Trump's patience reportedly ran out after Iran's Islamist regime failed to provide satisfactory commitments regarding its nuclear program, despite U.S. offers of concessions. The article details the final days leading up to the strike, including the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Mediterranean, intelligence coordination with Israel, and internal administration discussions where some officials expressed reservations about the operation's scope and planning.