US claims massive strikes hit Iran military network
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- US Central Command says more than 10,000 military targets in Iran were struck.
- Commander claims most missile, drone facilities destroyed, naval power severely weakened.
The United States Central Command says it has carried out a sweeping military campaign against Iran, striking more than 10,000 targets and crippling key elements of Tehran’s military infrastructure.
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According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, citing the CENTCOM commander, the operations resulted in the total or partial destruction of most Iranian missile and drone production facilities.
Scale of strikes
The commander described the campaign as one of the most extensive US military operations in recent history.
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“More than 10,000 military targets in Iran have been struck,” the official said, adding that the focus included weapons manufacturing sites, launch systems, and logistical hubs tied to Iran’s regional operations.
Naval losses reported
The assessment also pointed to significant damage to Iran’s naval capabilities.
About 92 percent of Iran’s largest naval vessels were sunk as a result of the strikes, the commander said. The claim, if verified, would represent a major blow to Iran’s maritime power in the region.
Strategic impact
The CENTCOM commander concluded that Iran has lost its ability to effectively project naval influence.
“My operational assessment is that Iran has lost the capacity to assert its maritime influence in a meaningful way,” the official said.
