Iran Conflict — 2026-03-21

CYBERCOM and SPACECOM Were 'First Movers' in Operation Epic Fury; Blinded Iran's C2 Before Kinetic Phase

JCS Chairman Gen. Dan Caine disclosed that CYBERCOM and SPACECOM were the 'first movers' in Operation Epic Fury, deploying non-kinetic effects that disrupted Iran's ability to see, communicate, and respond before kinetic strikes began. Three SATCOM jamming systems -- CCS 10.2, Meadowlands, and RMT -- targeted Iranian uplinks. CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper confirmed 'space superiority has been a critical enabler.' Hegseth assessed: 'They can barely communicate, let alone coordinate.'

Analysis
IC Daily Brief (Mar 20) documented CISA's Stryker response and Iranian cyber escalation. This story reveals the offensive side: CYBERCOM's disruption of Iranian C2 was integral to achieving the 90% BM launch reduction tracked in prior INTSUMs.