Iran War

CENTCOM: Iran’s Ballistic Missile Attacks Are Down 90 Percent Since Start of Operation

U.S. forces continue the push to eliminate Iran’s ballistic missile production base.
CENTCOM: Iran’s Ballistic Missile Attacks Are Down 90 Percent Since Start of Operation
CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper speaks at a press conference at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., on March 5, 2024. TJ Muscaro/The Epoch Times
T.J. Muscaro
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TAMPA, Fla.—Ballistic missile attacks from Iran’s Islamic regime have decreased by 90 percent since Operation Epic Fury began six days ago.

Adm. Brad Cooper made that announcement to members of the press on March 5 at U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. He also reported that drone attacks have decreased by 83 percent, and more than 30 of Iran’s naval vessels have been destroyed.

T.J. Muscaro
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T.J. Muscaro is an award-winning reporter and NASA Correspondent for The Epoch Times, covering the Artemis program, Space Force, and other public and private ambitions within the growing space industry. Based in Tampa, Florida, he also covers stories of extreme weather and disaster relief, as well as various matters of national and international politics.