Fact Check: Did Trump officially terminate 'Operation Epic Fury'?

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Fact Check: Did Trump officially terminate 'Operation Epic Fury'? WASHIGTON, DC: Amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, a viral X post claims that the administration of President Donald Trump formally ended “Operation Epic Fury,” a US military campaign against Iran, just one day before the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution that would require congressional approval to continue. Launched in late February 2026, the operation reportedly involved major US strikes targeting Iran’s navy, missile systems, air defenses, and command centers, aiming to weaken its military capabilities and curb nuclear development. Claim: Trump ended 'Operation Epic Fury' BREAKING: TRUMP OFFICIALLY TERMINATES OPERATION EPIC FURY— Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) April 30, 2026 For War Powers Resolution purposes the Trump administration have terminated the operation 1 day before the 60 day deadline that required congressional approval for war with Iran. Source: NBC News pic.twitter.com/7PsO9bnQpj According to an X post shared by @ShaykhSulaiman, a claim began circulating about the alleged termination of “Operation Epic Fury.” The post opened with the statement, “BREAKING: TRUMP OFFICIALLY TERMINATES OPERATION EPIC FURY,” referring to Donald Trump. It further claimed that, "For War Powers Resolution purposes the Trump administration have terminated the operation 1 day before the 60 day deadline that required congressional approval for war with Iran," and cited “NBC News” as its source. Within hours of being posted, the claim drew over 182,000 views and sparked widespread reactions, with many users questioning its accuracy. Some asked whether the claim was true and what it might mean for the conflict, including the chances of escalation. Others dismissed or mocked the post, while a few outright rejected it, stating that existing ceasefire conditions and blockades remained unchanged. Fact Check: Trump’s claim about ending 'Operation Epic Fury' is misleading The claim that Donald Trump “officially terminated Operation Epic Fury” as breaking news is misleading and not supported by clear evidence. There has been no official announcement confirming the formal termination of any operation by that specific name. Instead, the Trump administration has maintained that hostilities had already “ended” due to a ceasefire, rather than stating that a defined military operation was formally shut down. Officials have argued that military activity largely stopped after an early April ceasefire, and on that basis, they claim congressional approval under the War Powers Resolution is no longer required. However, developments suggest the situation is not a complete termination. While a ceasefire appears to be in place, US naval blockades and other forms of strategic pressure are reportedly continuing. The approach seems to be shifting, potentially toward economic or indirect measures—rather than ending altogether. There is no evidence of a single, definitive “termination order” issued on April 30 that brought all activity to a halt; instead, the administration’s position relies on the argument that the War Powers timeline no longer applies because active hostilities have ceased.