US announces the balance sheet of operations against Iran

US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper shared the latest information regarding Operation Epic Fury, which is being conducted against Iran, with the public through a video message. Stating that they are ahead of the previously planned military targets in the fourth week of the operation, Cooper assessed, "Just a few hours ago, we struck the 10,000th Iranian target. And if we combine what we have achieved with the successes of our ally Israel, that means thousands more targets. This clearly shows that we are stronger together."

"IRAN CAN NO LONGER PUT TO SEA"

Stating that the precision US strikes on Iran have neutralized the Tehran regime's air defense, Cooper said, "For decades, Iranian warships have roamed regional waters, threatening and harassing global maritime shipping. But those days are over. Because we have now destroyed 92 percent of the Iranian Navy's largest ships. They can no longer put to sea. My operational assessment is that they have now lost their ability to project naval power and influence in a meaningful way, both in the region and globally."

"UAV AND MISSILE LAUNCH RATES HAVE DROPPED BY MORE THAN 90 PERCENT"

Noting that Iran's UAV and missile launch rates have dropped by more than 90 percent, Cooper said, "This means their ability to attack American forces and our country's neighbors in the region has been greatly diminished. We have not only significantly weakened Iran's naval, UAV, and missile capacity, but we have also eliminated the regime's ability to rebuild them."

"WHILE OUR WARFIGHTING CAPABILITY INCREASES, IRAN'S IS DECREASING"

Cooper reminded that before Operation Epic Fury, Iran was not only producing warships, missiles, and attack UAVs, but was also making efforts to proliferate these technologies to regional and global bad actors. Emphasizing that they have dealt a major blow to these efforts by Iran, Cooper stated, "Today, we have damaged or destroyed more than two-thirds of Iran's missile, UAV, and naval production facilities and shipyards. However, we are not done yet. We are on track to completely dismantle Iran's broader military production apparatus. Therefore, my operational assessment is that while the US warfighting capability continues to increase, Iran's warfighting capability is decreasing."

COOPER EMPHASIZES THE CAPACITY OF B-52 BOMBERS

Stating that US forces have carried out more than 10,000 sorties so far, establishing air superiority over Iranian skies, Cooper shared the information, "As I mentioned in the last briefing, refueling tankers are extending our range. Fighter and bomber aircraft are conducting precision strikes against our primary targets. I would like to highlight the power of the B-52 bombers, which are carrying out high-volume strikes against Iran and demonstrating our unmatched superiority in the air. Our B-52 bombers, now in their eightieth year in the skies, are conducting strikes against Iran with approximately 32 tons of munitions on each mission." Cooper emphasized that no mission is too difficult for US forces and thanked all military personnel.

News Source: İHA