US Central Command Says Iran Has "Lost Considerable Combat Capability"

GateUser-bd883c58 · 2026-03-21T15:02:49+00:00

The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iranian military operations. Cooper stated that Iran's combat capabilities have significantly declined, its navy is unable to sortie, fighter jet operations are restricted, and the U.S. military maintains air superiority over Iranian airspace.

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2026-03-21 15:02:49

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What is the impact of Iran losing its combat capability on the Middle East situation?

△U.S. Central Command (Photo)

On March 21 local time, U.S. Central Command Commander Brad Cooper provided his fourth situation update regarding military actions against Iran.

Cooper stated that two days ago, the U.S. Army conducted its longest-range field artillery strike in history, destroying Iranian military infrastructure.

Cooper said that Iran has lost a significant portion of its combat capability, its navy is now largely unable to go to sea, tactical fighters are difficult to take off, and the U.S. military currently maintains air superiority over Iran. To date, the U.S. has struck over 8,000 military targets, including 130 Iranian ships. (CCTV Reporter Liu Xu)

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