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Iranian naval forces decimated

U.S. forces have sunk or destroyed over 30 Iranian ships including a drone carrier the size of a WWII aircraft carrier, rendering Iran's navy combat ineffective.

Ballistic missile attacks plummeted 90%

Admiral Cooper reported a 90% decrease in ballistic missile attacks and 83% reduction in drone strikes since day one of operations.

B-2 bombers target buried infrastructure

American B-2 bombers dropped dozens of 2,000-pound penetrator bombs on deeply buried ballistic missile launchers and struck Iran's space command equivalent.

Industrial base destruction underway

Forces are systematically dismantling Iran's ballistic missile production capability to prevent future rebuilding, not just destroying current assets.

Munitions stockpiles fully sustained

Hegseth emphasized there is 'no shortage of munitions' with stockpiles increasing daily to support indefinite campaign duration.

Maximum combat authorities granted

Military commanders possess 'maxed out' authorities with minimal restrictive rules of engagement, contrasting with previous 'politically correct wars.'

Regional coalition expanding

Iran's attacks on neighbors have pulled UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait into closer military cooperation with integrated air defense networks.

No expansion into regime change

Hegseth clarified that while President Trump may influence Iran's future leadership, military objectives remain fixed on eliminating nuclear and missile threats.

Civilian safety protocols emphasized

Both leaders urged Iranian civilians to stay home during strikes and confirmed targeting of IRGC leaders who oppress protesters while minimizing civilian harm.

No refugee resettlement planned

The Secretary explicitly stated there are no plans to admit Middle Eastern refugees to the U.S., suggesting regional allies would provide humanitarian support instead.