Defense Spending and Weapons Stockpiles

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.