General · 21 March 2026
US CENTCOM conducts 8,000 strikes, destroys 130 Iran vessels.
United States Central Command says it has carried out more than 8,000 strikes on Iranian military targets since the conflict began. Commander Brad Cooper stated that operations have destroyed thousands of missiles, drones, and around 130 naval vessels, significantly weakening Iran’s capabilities. He added that over 8,000 combat sorties have been flown, with regional air defence systems continuing to intercept threats as the campaign intensifies.
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