Iranian regime remains intact despite ‘Epic Fury’ strikes: Washington Post

2026-03-20 - 13:00

US and Israeli intelligence officials have concluded that the Iranian government is not on the verge of collapse and remains firmly in control of the state, despite an intensifying military campaign. According to a report published Friday by The Washington Post, intelligence assessments suggest the regime’s power structure has proved resilient in the face of unprecedented strikes. The report details the strategic framework of “Operation Epic Fury,” a multi-pronged campaign authorized by President Trump. According to officials, the operation is centered on four primary objectives: the systematic destruction of Tehran’s ballistic missile program, the neutralization of the Iranian naval fleet, the dismantling of regional proxies, and the absolute prevention of Iran’s transition to a nuclear-armed state. Security sources cited by