On March 9, 2026, the Arleigh Burke‑class guided‑missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) fired a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) while conducting operations in support of Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

The destroyer launched the long‑range cruise missile as part of the strike package tied to the wide‑ranging military campaign.

Operation Epic Fury represents a sustained series of U.S. military actions in the Middle East that have included multiple ship‑launched Tomahawk strikes at Iranian targets since the campaign began on February 28.

The USS Frank E. Petersen Jr.’s missile launch on March 9 highlighted its direct combat role in the ongoing operation within the CENTCOM area, underscoring the destroyer’s contribution to the broader offensive.

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