From Standoff to Stand-in: The Shifting Tactics of Operation Epic Fury

The air campaign over Iran has entered a new and more aggressive phase. For weeks, the U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress fleet—the venerable backbone of American long-range strike capability—has operated from a safe distance, firing stealthy AGM-158 JASSM cruise missiles from hundreds of miles away. But as of late March 2026, the “Buff” has been … Continue reading From Standoff to Stand-in: The Shifting Tactics of Operation Epic Fury