In numbers… The US Chief of Staff reveals “for the first time” the extent of the “destruction” of Iranian capabilities
Shafaq News – Washington/ Mustafa Hashim
In a detailed military statement, the first of its kind, the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Keane, revealed the final tally of the 38-day “Epic Fury” operation, confirming that the joint forces had succeeded in completely destroying Iran’s ability to project power beyond its borders.
1. 38-day tally: 13,000 targets destroyed
General Keane announced that US forces had struck more than 13,000 targets inside Iran, including:
* Dynamic targets: Immediate engagement with 4,000 targets that suddenly appeared on the battlefield thanks to the flexibility of the command and control system.
* Air Defense: 80% of the Iranian air defense system was destroyed by targeting 1,500 sites.
* Missile and drone capabilities: 450 ballistic missile storage facilities and 800 suicide drone storage facilities were destroyed.
2. Destruction of the naval fleet and production facilities
The Chief of Staff confirmed that the Iranian navy had settled at the bottom of the Arabian Gulf, explaining the following details:
* Naval force: Sinking 90% of the regular fleet, including 150 major warships and half of the Revolutionary Guard’s fast attack craft.
* Sea mines: 700 strikes were carried out against mine targets, destroying 95% of Iran’s capabilities in this area.
3. Paralyzing the industrial and nuclear base
Keane described the damage to the military infrastructure as “irreparable for many years”:
* Factories: 90% of weapons factories destroyed, including all factories producing Shahed drones and their guidance systems.
* Engines and fuel: Destruction of facilities producing solid-fuel rocket engines.
* Nuclear facilities: Targeting and destroying nearly 80% of Iran’s nuclear industrial base, thus thwarting Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
4. Details of the participating force and regional alliance
General Keane praised the logistical support and international alliances that facilitated the mission:
* Regional Alliance: Expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan for their role in protecting individuals and assets and for joint action.
* Air effort: Execution of 10,000 air missions, including 62 strategic bomber flights, 18 of which were direct (round trip) flights from the United States, missions that each lasted more than 30 continuous flight hours.
* Interceptions: Intercepting 1,700 ballistic missiles and drones that were targeting US forces, partners, and civilians.
5. Readiness message and rescue operation
Keane concluded his remarks by referring to the “epic” rescue of the crew of a fighter jet that crashed last weekend, describing it as an embodiment of the U.S. military spirit that “leaves no one behind.”
The general warned that the current ceasefire is a “warrior’s rest,” stressing that U.S. forces are on high alert (Locked and Loaded) to resume operations with the same speed and precision if Iran violates the truce, saying: “We have destroyed their ability to harm America and our interests for years to come.”
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