Overview
- President Trump announced Operation Epic Fury as U.S. and Israeli forces hit targets in Iran, with Iranian state media reporting civilian casualties and Tehran firing missiles and drones toward Israel and U.S. bases.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani called the operation “a catastrophic escalation,” coordinated with the NYPD to enhance patrols at sensitive sites, and assured Iranian New Yorkers they will be safe.
- Gov. Kathy Hochul said state police are increasing presence at religious, cultural, and diplomatic locations, and officials reported no specific credible threats to New York.
- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he will push for a vote to remove U.S. troops from Iran, and Sen. Chuck Schumer demanded briefings on objectives, threat assessments, and legal authority.
- Mamdani’s statement drew sharp online criticism from conservative voices and some Iranian diaspora figures, and unverified reports about Iran’s top leadership circulated in media coverage.