The Economic Times

Iran-Israel-US war: Pete Hegseth claims decisive US victory over Iran, says missile programme functionally destroyed

America claims a major military success against Iran. US forces conducted hundreds of strikes, crippling Iran's defense and missile capabilities. The operation, named 'Epic Fury', reportedly destroyed Iran's industrial base. America states it used minimal military power for this decisive victory. Iran allegedly sought a ceasefire after the strikes. This escalation occurs amid wider regional conflict.