U.S. Assault On Iran Ahead Of Schedule
1 week ago
The U.S. military says its assault on Iran is moving faster than expected, according to the top American commander in the Middle East.
U.S. Central Command leader Admiral Brad Cooper said early operations in the campaign — known as Operation Epic Fury — have already degraded Iran’s military capabilities. He said Iran’s ability to strike U.S. forces and allies is declining while American combat power in the region continues to grow.
According to Cooper, more than 2,000 Iranian targets have been hit so far, including missile sites, air defense systems and military infrastructure. He also said Iran’s navy has lost operational vessels on key waterways after multiple ships were destroyed.
The admiral noted that the first 24 hours of the operation were nearly double the scale of the opening day of the 2003 Iraq War’s “shock and awe” campaign. Around 50,000 U.S. troops are currently involved, with additional capabilities expected to arrive in the region.
Despite the early gains, the conflict continues to escalate, with Iranian missile attacks targeting Israel and locations across the Gulf as the war enters its second week.
U.S. Central Command leader Admiral Brad Cooper said early operations in the campaign — known as Operation Epic Fury — have already degraded Iran’s military capabilities. He said Iran’s ability to strike U.S. forces and allies is declining while American combat power in the region continues to grow.
According to Cooper, more than 2,000 Iranian targets have been hit so far, including missile sites, air defense systems and military infrastructure. He also said Iran’s navy has lost operational vessels on key waterways after multiple ships were destroyed.
The admiral noted that the first 24 hours of the operation were nearly double the scale of the opening day of the 2003 Iraq War’s “shock and awe” campaign. Around 50,000 U.S. troops are currently involved, with additional capabilities expected to arrive in the region.
Despite the early gains, the conflict continues to escalate, with Iranian missile attacks targeting Israel and locations across the Gulf as the war enters its second week.
