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U.S. and Israeli Forces Near Complete Destruction of Iran's Defense Industrial Base Amid Operation Epic Fury

U.S. and Israeli militaries struck over 15,000 Iranian targets in 10 days, severely degrading Iran's missile and drone capabilities.

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The U.S. and Israeli militaries conducted extensive strikes on Iran, hitting over 15,000 targets in 10 days. This campaign has nearly destroyed Iran's defense industrial base, sharply reduced missile launches by 90%, and cut drone attacks by 95%. Iran’s navy was rendered combat ineffective.

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  • Over 15,000 Iranian targets struck in 10 days
  • Missile launch volume reduced by approximately 90%
  • Drone attack volume reduced by approximately 95%
  • More than 50,000 service members supporting Operation Epic Fury since Feb. 28
  • About 6,000 targets struck reported by CENTCOM
  • Over 60 Iranian ships damaged or destroyed
  • Around 30 Iranian minelayers damaged or destroyed

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that combined U.S. and Israeli military operations have inflicted severe damage on Iran’s active combat forces and its defense industrial base, including ballistic missile production facilities. Since the start of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, more than 50,000 service members have been involved in establishing control over air and sea domains while striking thousands of identified Iranian targets.

In the first ten days alone, over 15,000 targets were hit across Iran’s military infrastructure. These strikes have resulted in a sharp decline in hostile activities: missile launches dropped by about 90%, while one-way drone attacks decreased by roughly 95%. CENTCOM reported striking approximately 6,000 targets independently and damaging or destroying more than sixty Iranian ships along with thirty minelayers.

Joint Chiefs Chair General Dan Caine stated that Iran’s navy has been rendered combat ineffective but cautioned that risks to friendly forces and commercial shipping remain.

Additionally, homeland security measures included activation of the Army’s specialized units to protect U.S. territory amid ongoing operations. The campaign reflects a coordinated effort to dismantle Iran’s capacity to threaten regional stability through its military-industrial capabilities.

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