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Mar 1 16:02 ET
STATEMENT

IDF: Over 2,000 Bombs Dropped on Iran in First 30 Hours; Air Supremacy Achieved Day One

The IDF disclosed that more than 2,000 bombs were dropped on Iran during the first 30 hours of Operation Epic Fury, with over 700 fighter jet sorties conducted — roughly half the total ordnance used in the entire 12-day June 2025 conflict. Military officials stated air supremacy was achieved on the first day, enabling jets to deploy stand-in munitions directly over Tehran rather than relying solely on long-range missiles. The IDF also reported intercepting over 50 Iranian drones launched toward Israel.