Mar 7 • 01:43 UTC 🇰🇷 Korea Hankyoreh (KR)

America's 'Great Rage' One Week In… '43 Iranian Ships Destroyed, 3,000 Targets Hit'

The U.S. Central Command announced that it has damaged or destroyed 43 Iranian vessels and struck approximately 3,000 targets in Iran as part of its operation named 'Great Rage,' which has been ongoing for one week.

One week after the launch of the U.S. military's operation dubbed 'Great Rage' against Iran, the U.S. Central Command revealed significant military achievements. On the sixth day of the operation, Central Command reported that 43 Iranian ships had been damaged or destroyed. This announcement was made public through a post on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the scale and intensity of the military actions taken against Iranian military infrastructure.

In addition to the ship strikes, Central Command detailed that around 3,000 targets had been struck, including Iranian military command and control centers, the unified headquarters of the Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), air force commands, integrated air defense systems, ballistic missile sites, naval vessels and submarines, anti-ship missile facilities, and military communication capabilities. The operation exemplifies a comprehensive military strategy aimed at undermining Iran's military power and capabilities in the region.

The report also outlined the extensive military assets deployed for these operations, featuring bombers like the B-1 and B-2 stealth bombers, self-destructing drones known as Lucas drones, Patriot air defense systems, and THAAD missile defense systems. The operation has involved a variety of aircraft including advanced fighter jets (F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35), electronic warfare aircraft, and reconnaissance drones, along with a robust fleet of naval and air support systems. Central Command also hinted at the utilization of unspecified special capabilities, suggesting a high level of military sophistication and preparedness.

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