The head of United States Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, announced that U.S. forces have conducted over 10,000 strikes inside Iran since the beginning of the war, marking a major escalation in operational scale and impact.
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Scale of Operations
According to Cooper:
▪️ The U.S. has struck more than 10,000 targets
▪️ Operations were conducted in coordination with Israeli efforts
▪️ Combined strikes have hit thousands of additional targets
He emphasized that joint operations demonstrate increased military coordination and effectiveness.
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Impact on Iran’s Military Infrastructure
Cooper stated that the campaign has significantly degraded Iran’s capabilities:
▪️ Two-thirds of Iran’s military production facilities destroyed
▪️ Major damage to missile, drone, and naval manufacturing sites
▪️ Shipyards and defense infrastructure heavily impacted
He added that the objective is to eliminate Iran’s ability to rebuild its military industry.
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Naval Power Neutralized
A key highlight of the briefing focused on Iran’s naval losses:
▪️ 92% of Iran’s largest naval vessels destroyed
▪️ Remaining fleet unable to operate effectively at sea
▪️ Loss of ability to project power regionally and globally
This marks a critical shift in control over regional maritime activity.
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Missile & Drone Threat Reduced
Cooper also reported a sharp decline in Iranian offensive capabilities:
▪️ 90% reduction in missile and drone attacks
▪️ Significant degradation of launch and production systems
▪️ Reduced قدرة إيران على sustaining prolonged attacks
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Strategic Assessment
The U.S. military assesses that:
▪️ Iran’s military infrastructure has been systematically dismantled
▪️ Its ability to rebuild capabilities is severely limited
▪️ The campaign is progressing toward full neutralization of military production
Cooper described the effects as “tangible and decisive.”
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Outlook
Despite the scale of destruction, operations are ongoing:
▪️ The U.S. plans to continue strikes targeting remaining infrastructure
▪️ Focus remains on long-term degradation, not just immediate impact
▪️ The broader goal is to permanently limit Iran’s military capabilities
The statement signals that the conflict remains active, with further escalation or consolidation likely in the coming phase.
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