# US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says the initial US-Israeli offensive in Iran, “Operation Epic Fury”, is over after achieving its objectives. The operation began on 28 February when the US and Israel launched a wave of air strikes on Iran. Tehran responded by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20-percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas usually passes. Rubio says the attacks on Iran have caused generational destruction to their economy and defence capabilities:
US Secretary of State says “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran has concluded [SOUND]
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