U.S. military: No U.S. personnel casualties in the first round of the "Epic Fury" operation
U.S. media reported today that the U.S. military stated that in the first wave of strikes under the "Epic Fury" (Epic Fury) operation ordered by President Trump, the U.S. has struck the command and control facilities, air defense systems, missile and drone launch sites, and military airports of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that no reports have been received of U.S. personnel casualties or combat-related injuries. The statement said that the damage to U.S. facilities is minimal and has not affected the operational activities.
Comment: This statement may seem like a report on military achievements, but it is actually a key part of the public opinion battle. By emphasizing its own zero casualties, the U.S. military is shaping an image of "swift strike and complete withdrawal," which can boost domestic support and exert psychological pressure on Iran, serving both U.S. geopolitical and domestic political goals.
However, zero U.S. casualties does not mean the war is harmless, nor can it hide the fact that this illegal hegemonic war has caused the Middle East situation to spiral out of control and led to many innocent civilian casualties.
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