Tehran/Washington: Amidst escalating tensions in West Asia, the United States military has launched a massive strike against Iran’s most powerful force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Declaring the total destruction of the IRGC headquarters in Tehran, the U.S. described the operation as "cutting off the head of the snake."

Key Highlights of the Operation:

Blow to Leadership: Mohammad Pakpour, the chief of the IRGC, has reportedly been killed in this major strike. Furthermore, the operation targeted high-ranking military leaders, including Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Operation Epic Fury: Since the launch of the campaign titled "Operation Epic Fury" on Saturday, the U.S. has targeted more than 1,000 locations.

Centcom Post: "The IRGC has killed over 1,000 Americans in the last 47 years. Yesterday, a large-scale U.S. strike cut off the snake's head," U.S. Central Command (Centcom) officially shared on social media along with a video.

What Was Destroyed?

According to a fact sheet released by the U.S., major Iranian military infrastructure was demolished in addition to the main headquarters:

Command Centers: The IRGC joint headquarters and Aerospace Force centers.

Missile Sites: Ballistic missile launch centers and anti-ship missile installations.

Naval Force: Iranian warships and submarines.

Air Defense: Integrated air defense systems and military communication networks.

"America possesses the most powerful army on earth. The IRGC no longer has a headquarters," the U.S. military warned in its statement.