CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper Updates Operation Epic Fury Totals Following Ceasefire
U.S. Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper addressed the nation on April 9, 2026, summarizing the results of the 38-day Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Following a two-week ceasefire, Cooper confirmed that 13 U.S. service members were killed and 381 wounded during the campaign. U.S. forces conducted over 13,000 strikes, targeting Iran's missile, drone, and naval infrastructure. Despite the pause in offensive operations, American forces remain at high alert while peace negotiations proceed in Pakistan.
Date: April 9, 2026
Location: United States
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: HIGH
Source: Military Times