CENTCOM Commander Cites 'Epic Fury' Success in Degrading Iranian Power Projection
CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper updated regional partners on the status of 'Operation Epic Fury,' claiming that the 38-day bombing campaign against Iran has destroyed 90% of the regime's defense industrial base for drones and missiles. Testifying on regional posture, Cooper noted that Iranian proxies including the Houthis and Hezbollah have been significantly cut off from Iranian supplies. He also emphasized that Pakistan remains a 'critical counter-terrorism partner' in the fight against IS-K in South Asia.
Date: May 17, 2026
Location: Pakistan
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: other
Severity: HIGH
Source: Dawn