‘We’re securing victory on our conditions,’ Hegseth proclaimed during a Pentagon briefing, brushing aside prolonged war concerns. The campaign zeroes in on obliterating missile arsenals, industrial bases, naval power, and nuclear ambitions.

Post-strike data reveals a 90% reduction in Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeting Americans. Hegseth quipped, ‘They’d hit us more if they could—but capability is gone.’

General Dan Caine of the Joint Chiefs outlined advances: underground facilities pulverized by massive penetrators, operations surging eastward into Iranian skies. Naval strikes have decimated over 120 vessels, sidelining subs and surface fleets alike.

Intensified air power features A-10s and Apaches ravaging Hormuz threats, while strategic bombers execute extended sorties fueled mid-air. Searches continue for hidden missile and mine stockpiles.

Officials hold no end date, leaving it to President Trump. This fight responds to decades of Iranian hostilities—47 years of strikes on U.S. troops and arming extremists, per Hegseth.

Caine noted residual Iranian threats but stressed operational success. Gulf partners—UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia—and Israel stand firmly allied. The U.S. also battles Iranian AI propaganda flooding the information space as Tehran cuts domestic internet.

Directly addressing Iranians, Netanyahu painted a vision of liberation: ‘Truth is approaching fast. We seek not Iran’s ruin, but its freedom—and peaceful coexistence.’ This comes amid heightened tensions, with Netanyahu slamming the UN for biased rebukes against Israel’s Gaza defenses against Iranian proxies, ignoring Tehran’s domestic atrocities.

He issued a stern directive to Lebanon: Implement the truce firmly and strip Hezbollah of arms, or face dire repercussions from the militant group’s belligerence. In parallel, President Trump, en route on Air Force One, hailed the U.S.-Israel partnership’s success since February 28. ‘One week in, and Iran’s forces are decimated,’ Trump proclaimed.

The U.S. leader rattled off specifics: Iran’s navy gutted with 44 vessels sunk, air force annihilated, and missile prowess shattered—70 percent of launchers gone. Rebuilding such arsenals would drain Iran’s coffers and time, Trump noted, slashing their attack potential to just 9 percent of initial fury. No talks on the horizon, Trump affirmed, as the allies maintain dominance in this high-stakes showdown.

Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt detailed the triumphs of Operation Epic Fury, which she said is hurtling toward completion in the coming weeks. Initial estimates of four to six weeks remain on target, with rapid advancements reported across all fronts.

Iran’s naval power has been virtually obliterated, with more than 30 ships sent to the ocean floor. This has left their forces unable to mount any meaningful naval defense, a critical blow to their regional ambitions.

Efforts to dismantle Iran’s ballistic missile program have yielded impressive results. Counterattacks from Tehran have plummeted by nearly 90% in just six days. Iran-backed militias, including Hezbollah and Houthis, have failed to launch significant reprisals.

The overarching goal is to neutralize all threats posed by Iran to American interests and partners. Leavitt explained Trump’s ‘unconditional surrender’ remarks as the inevitable state Iran will reach once U.S. forces confirm no further dangers exist and all operation goals are fulfilled.

Tehran’s regime is in tatters after U.S. and Israeli strikes wiped out over 50 top leaders. Governance is collapsing, prompting U.S. agencies to scout for viable successors. Leavitt sidestepped specifics on future plans.

Claims of Russian aid to Iran were dismissed as insignificant. With Iran’s military gutted, the focus shifts to reshaping its political future and bolstering America’s industrial base for enduring strength.