Rubio says ‘Operation Epic Fury’ is over, insists US now acting defensively in Hormuz

Rubio says ‘Operation Epic Fury’ is over, insists US now acting defensively in Hormuz

Rubio says ‘Operation Epic Fury’ is over, insists US now acting defensively in Hormuz US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says “Operation Epic Fury” has concluded, claiming the US has achieved its objectives and is now operating in a purely “defensive” role near the Strait of Hormuz. He stressed that US forces would only fire if attacked first, describing the current phase as focused on protecting ships and keeping the vital waterway open. Despite that f...

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