US,Israel strike 15,000+ targets in Iran since Feb 28

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirms joint US-Israel strikes have hit over 15,000 Iranian targets since February 28. Hegseth states the operation has decimated Iran's military capabilities, destroying its air defenses, navy, and air force. Key achievements include shooting down remaining missiles, crippling production lines, and defeating military plants and defense innovation centers. The Pentagon briefing revealed the campaign's scale aims to prevent Iran from rebuilding its military infrastructure. Hegseth emphasized the strikes ensure Iran cannot produce new missiles or maintain existing capabilities. This follows Iran's February 28 retaliation with missile attacks on US bases in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE. The conflict continues to disrupt global oil markets, with Trump approving Russian oil purchases amid market instability.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/13/america-decimating-iranian-military-us-defense-secretary-hegseth/