What They’re Saying About Operation Epic Fury—March 14, 2026
U.S.
President Donald Trump | Truth Social
“Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East, and totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island. Our Weapons are the most powerful and sophisticated that the World has ever known but, for reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island. However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision. During my First Term, and currently, I rebuilt our Military into the Most Lethal, Powerful, and Effective Force, by far, anywhere in the World. Iran has NO ability to defend anything that we want to attack — There is nothing they can do about it! Iran will NEVER have a nuclear weapon, nor will it have the ability to threaten the United States of America, the Middle East or, for that matter, the World! Iran’s Military, and all others involved with this Terrorist Regime, would be wise to lay down their arms, and save what’s left of their country, which isn’t much!”
President Donald Trump | Truth Social
“The United States of America has beaten and completely decimated Iran, both Militarily, Economically, and in every other way, but the Countries of the World that receive Oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage, and we will help — A LOT! The U.S. will also coordinate with those Countries so that everything goes quickly, smoothly, and well. This should have always been a team effort, and now it will be — It will bring the World together toward Harmony, Security, and Everlasting Peace!”
President Donald Trump | Truth Social
“Many Countries, especially those who are affected by Iran’s attempted closure of the Hormuz Strait, will be sending War Ships, in conjunction with the United States of America, to keep the Strait open and safe. We have already destroyed 100% of Iran’s Military capability, but it’s easy for them to send a drone or two, drop a mine, or deliver a close range missile somewhere along, or in, this Waterway, no matter how badly defeated they are. Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and others, that are affected by this artificial constraint, will send Ships to the area so that the Hormuz Strait will no longer be a threat by a Nation that has been totally decapitated. In the meantime, the United States will be bombing the hell out of the shoreline, and continually shooting Iranian Boats and Ships out of the water. One way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!”
“’We have them on tape—we know who they are,’ US President Donald Trump said on the Fox News Brian Kilmeade Show on Friday, referring to individuals he said are killing protesters in the streets. ‘When they’re caught, they will be tried and executed.’”
“Last night, U.S. forces executed a large-scale precision strike on Kharg Island, Iran. The strike destroyed naval mine storage facilities, missile storage bunkers, and multiple other military sites. U.S. forces successfully struck more than 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, while preserving the oil infrastructure.”
ISRAEL
“🛩️🎯IAF STRIKES IN TEHRAN: 90+ Israeli Air Force fighter jets used ~200 munitions targeting Iranian terror regime infrastructure including:
• A regional headquarters of the IRGC and the Basij Forces
• Key headquarters of the Basij Forces
• Headquarters of the Iranian terror regime’s Internal Security Forces
• Air defense systems and infrastructure & a site used for research and development testing of ballistic missiles.”
IRAN
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf | X
“This war proved one thing quite clearly: American bases in our region does not protect anyone—they are a threat. America sacrifices everyone for Israel and does not care about anyone but Israel. Anyone clothed by the US is literally NAKED!”
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf | X
“The message of Iran's valiant Rostams to those standing riflemen, secessionists, and hired traitors is clear and explicit:
Today with this army I shall deal with you
So as to make you regret your coming
My mother named me your death
Fate made me the hammer of your tears
Neither root nor branch of them shall remain in place
To them shall remain neither head, nor hands, nor feet.”
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi | X
“Touted US security umbrella has proven to be full of holes and inviting rather than deterring trouble. US is now begging others, even China, to help it make Hormuz safe. Iran calls on brotherly neighbors to expel foreign aggressors, especially as their only concern is Israel.”
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi | X
“The U.S. spent months on bullying India into ending oil imports from Russia. After two weeks of war with Iran, White House is now begging the world—incl India—to buy Russian crude. Europe thought backing illegal war on Iran would win U.S. support against Russia. Pathetic.”
IRAN’S PROXIES
Hamas | Palestine Information Center
“The Hamas Movement has reiterated its strong condemnation of the Zio-American aggression against Iran, stressing that it violates the rules of international law and international humanitarian law, and threatens regional and global security and peace. In a statement, Hamas affirmed that ending the war on Iran would be in the best interest of the Muslim nation and the region, calling on all countries and international organizations to exert real efforts to stop it immediately. Hamas highlighted Iran’s right to respond to this aggression by all available means in accordance with international law. However, the Movement urged Tehran to refrain from targeting neighboring countries and called on regional states to work together to end the aggression against Iran and safeguard bonds of brotherhood among them.”
Hamas | Palestine Information Center
“The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, sent a congratulatory message to Mujtaba Khamenei on the occasion of his election as leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, succeeding the previous supreme leader the late Ali Khamenei. The Movement said in a message reported by Iranian media on Saturday that it offers its ‘sincere congratulations and blessings’ to Khamenei on this occasion, expressing its appreciation for the role that Iran undertakes in supporting the causes of the nation, foremost among them the Palestinian cause. It added that the election of Khamenei to lead the Islamic Republic comes at a sensitive stage the region is going through, noting that Iran possesses the capabilities and resources that qualify it to overcome the current challenges and confront the pressures it faces. The Movement condemned what it described as the ‘Zio-American aggression’ against Iran, considering that these attacks represent an attempt to target the stability of the region and weaken what it called the ‘Axis of Resistance.’”
GULF STATES
Saudi Ministry of Defense Spokesperson | X
“Interception and destruction of 6 ballistic missiles launched towards Al-Kharj Governorate.”
Saudi Ministry of Defense Spokesperson | X
“Interception and destruction of a drone in the eastern region.”
“UAE air defenses (March 14, 2026) dealt with 9 ballistic missiles and 33 drones coming from Iran. Since the start of the brazen Iranian attacks, UAE air defenses have dealt with 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1600 drones. These attacks have resulted in 6 deaths of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepalese, and Bangladeshi nationalities, and 141 cases of minor and moderate injuries of Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, Turkish, Iraqi, Nepalese, Nigerian, Omani, Jordanian, Palestinian, Ghanaian, Indonesian, and Swedish nationalities.”
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Ministry Website
“The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the unprovoked terrorist drone attack that targeted the UAE Consulate General in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq for the second time in a week. The attack resulted in injuries to two security personnel and damage to the consulate building. . . . Such acts represent a dangerous escalation and a threat to regional security and stability. The UAE has called on the Government of the Republic of Iraq and the Government of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to investigate the circumstances surrounding this attack, identify those responsible, and take all necessary measures to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable. The Ministry reiterated the UAE’s firm rejection of terrorist attacks aimed at undermining security and stability, emphasizing the necessity of protecting diplomatic premises, missions, and their personnel in accordance with international laws and norms.”
Anwar Gargash, Senior Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President | X
“The Iranian strategy, which reflects its inability to confront American and Israeli strikes by targeting Arab Gulf states, reveals a military impotence, a moral bankruptcy, and a political isolation. Misleading media statements will not cover up this reality. A return to sound judgment begins with halting the targeting of neighbors and activating their mediation efforts. And in the UAE, we prove every day that our steadfastness is stronger than the aggressor's hatred.”
Qatari Ministry of Defense | X
“The Qatari Ministry of Defense announces that the State of Qatar was subjected today, Saturday, to an attack involving (4) ballistic missiles and a number of drones launched from the Islamic Republic of Iran. Our Armed Forces, ‘by the grace of God,’ successfully intercepted all the drones and (4) ballistic missiles.”
Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs | X
“The State of Qatar expresses its condemnation and denunciation in the strongest possible terms of the attack that targeted, for the second time, the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, describing it as a rejected act and a flagrant violation of international norms and conventions that guarantee the protection of diplomatic missions and their premises.”
Kuwait Army General Staff Headquarters | X
“Kuwaiti air defenses are currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks. The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosion sounds heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting the hostile attacks.”
Kuwait Ministry of Defense Spokesman Col. Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi | X
“The air defense system has detected, since the dawn of this Saturday, a number (7) of hostile drones, of which a number (3) were destroyed, while a number (2) fell outside the threat area and posed no danger. Additionally, a number (2) hostile drone targeted Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base, resulting in some material damage in the vicinity of the base, and three members of the armed forces sustained minor injuries, for which they received the necessary treatment, and their medical condition is stable.”
EUROPE
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper | X
“Supporting UK nationals, standing firm with our regional partners under attack from Iranian air strikes, and working to deliver energy security to help with the cost of living at home. It is the work we do across the world which makes us stronger at home. 🇬🇧🇸🇦”
UK MP, Former Minister of State for Security, and UANI Senior Advisor Tom Tugendhat | X
“Everyone’s talking about the Strait of Hormuz but what actually is choking the world’s oil supply? Defending the shipping lane is expensive. US and Israeli strikes cost millions, whilst Iranian drones cost thousands. We are seeing the changed nature of warfare playing out before us.”
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