Our military operation in Iran is going GREAT.
Evidence and Verdict
For
President Trump publicly defended the U.S. military operation in Iran and framed its objectives as being met, according to NPR reporting. A U.S. Secretary described parts of the operation as "ahead of schedule," indicating some internal assessments of progress. A New York Times opinion piece acknowledged that in the first three weeks there have been "extraordinary military accomplishments," suggesting some measurable successes so far.
Against
Reporting shows there have been U.S. service member injuries from Iranian attacks, with 12 service members reported injured, which complicates any unqualified claim of the operation "going GREAT." Independent coverage and analysis note that key strategic contests, such as control of the Strait of Hormuz and the longer-term degradation of Iran's military and nuclear capabilities, remain unresolved. Regional escalation is apparent, with Iran-backed Houthis conducting missile strikes against Israel, indicating widening conflict dynamics rather than a clear, contained success.
Verdict
Officials and some commentary claim notable short-term successes, but contemporaneous reporting documents U.S. injuries, regional escalation, and unresolved strategic objectives, so the overall truth of the claim is mixed rather than clearly true or false.
Sources
Trump defends Iran strikes, offers objectives for military operation : NPR
Trump defends Iran strikes, offers objectives for military operation : NPR - Mar 28, 2026
President Trump defended the U.S. military operation in Iran in public remarks Monday, before awarding the Medal of Honor to three soldiers.
Open sourceTrump defends Iran strikes, offers objectives for military operation : NPR
Trump defends Iran strikes, offers objectives for military operation : NPR - Mar 28, 2026
President Trump defended the U.S. military operation in Iran in public remarks Monday, before awarding the Medal of Honor to three soldiers.
Open sourceOpinion | How Far Will Trump Go in Iran? - The New York Times
Opinion | How Far Will Trump Go in Iran? - The New York Times - Mar 28, 2026
in a best case scenario that ends in regime change. So phase I is major military operations, which are ongoing right now. Remember, it’s worth reminding ourselves we’re three weeks in. The Islamic...
Open sourceSix key lines from Trump's statement on Iran strikes - BBC
Six key lines from Trump's statement on Iran strikes - BBC - Mar 28, 2026
## 'Operation Epic Fury'
Open sourcePete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran
Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran - Mar 28, 2026
# Pete Hegseth brings combative style as face of Trump's war in Iran
Open sourceUPDATE: 12 US service members injured in Iranian attack - YouTube
UPDATE: 12 US service members injured in Iranian attack - YouTube - Mar 28, 2026
Fox News' Mike Tobin reports the latest on Operation Epic Fury after an Iranian attack on a Saudi air base injured 12 U.S. service members
Open source