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Hegseth Cites 10,000 Iranian Targets Hit and 150 Naval Vessels Sunk as He Praises Operation Epic Fury
At a Cabinet meeting, War Secretary Pete Hegseth defended Operation Epic Fury, saying it has destroyed more than 10,000 enemy targets and sunk over 150 Iranian naval vessels — including underground facilities — and asserting Iran’s modern military has been “quickly and effectively neutralized,” claiming “they no longer have a navy.” He also urged the press to “get it right,” framing the campaign as limited and objective‑driven; separate reporting noted that more than 90% of Iranian missiles were intercepted.
📌 Key Facts
- War Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking at a Cabinet meeting, defended the Trump administration’s strikes on Iran.
- Hegseth claimed Operation Epic Fury has destroyed more than 10,000 enemy targets.
- He also claimed the operation has sunk over 150 Iranian naval vessels and struck underground facilities.
- Hegseth asserted that Iran’s modern military has been “quickly and effectively neutralized,” saying “they no longer have a navy.”
- He described the campaign as historically decisive and proceeding according to plan.
- Hegseth sharply criticized what he called the “dishonest, anti‑Trump media,” told reporters to “get it right,” and argued the Iran operations are a limited, objective‑driven campaign rather than an “endless war.”
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March 26, 2026
5:11 PM
Hegseth defends Trump Iran strikes, demands media ‘get it right’
New information:
- War Secretary Pete Hegseth, at a Cabinet meeting, claimed Operation Epic Fury has destroyed more than 10,000 enemy targets and sunk over 150 Iranian naval vessels, including underground facilities.
- Hegseth asserted that Iran’s modern military has been 'quickly and effectively neutralized' and said 'they no longer have a navy,' framing the campaign as historically decisive and on plan.
- He sharply criticized what he called the 'dishonest, anti-Trump media,' telling reporters to 'get it right' and arguing current Iran operations are a limited, objective‑driven campaign rather than an 'endless war.'