US has destroyed Iranian ‘drone carrier,’ CENTCOM commander says
Navy Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, reported that Iran’s navy has been significantly weakened, with over 30 Iranian vessels sunk or destroyed, including a large drone carrier ship currently on fire.
- U.S. forces have intensified strikes under Operation Epic Fury, targeting nearly 200 sites deep inside Iran, including ballistic missile launchers near Tehran, with B-2 bombers deploying heavy penetrative bombs.
- The U.S. has also targeted Iran’s space command equivalent and plans to increase military presence with more fighter squadrons, defensive capabilities, and bomber missions.
- Iran’s military offensive has slowed, with ballistic missile attacks down by 90% and drone attacks down by 83% since the operation
