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 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

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.