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militaryMay 14, 2026

CENTCOM: Iran’s Forces ‘Severely Degraded’ — Every Epic Fury Objective Met

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CENTCOM: Iran’s Forces ‘Severely Degraded’ — Every Epic Fury Objective Met

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Iranian Official

Iran strongly condemns the latest US aggression as a blatant violation of its sovereignty, with CENTCOM's "Epic Fury" operation representing yet another act of foreign hostility against the Islamic Republic. Iranian forces demonstrated resolute resistance, defending national territory and thwarting the invaders' objectives despite the assault.

Israeli

Israeli officials see the severe degradation of Iran’s forces as essential to blunting Tehran’s existential threat, delivered through its expanding proxy network of Hezbollah, Hamas, and other militias committed to Israel’s destruction. CENTCOM’s assessment that every Epic Fury objective was achieved validates the defensive imperative of disrupting Iran’s forward bases and supply lines before they can launch a coordinated, multi-front assault. Such operations remain indispensable for preserving Israel’s security margin against an adversary openly seeking its elimination.

Neutral

According to a CENTCOM statement, Iranian forces were severely degraded during the Epic Fury operation, with all stated objectives reported as met. The assessment reflects the command’s evaluation and has not been independently verified.

Western

US Central Command reports that precision strikes under Operation Epic Fury have severely degraded Iranian forces, neutralizing key threats and achieving all designated strategic objectives. The operation successfully diminished Iran's capacity for regional aggression through targeted actions that minimized collateral risks while maximizing operational effectiveness. This outcome reinforces coalition efforts to maintain stability and deter further escalation.

Pro-Peace

The U.S. military's reported success in degrading Iranian forces through Operation Epic Fury has come at a steep humanitarian price, with civilian casualties and damage to vital infrastructure likely compounding suffering for ordinary people on both sides. Such escalations risk fueling cycles of retaliation that endanger non-combatants far more than they resolve underlying disputes. Diplomatic channels and renewed negotiations offer a far less destructive path to de-escalation than further military strikes.

Global South

CENTCOM's assertion that Iran's forces have been 'severely degraded' in Operation Epic Fury reflects the enduring neo-colonial pattern of US military interventions aimed at eroding the sovereignty of independent Global South nations. This unilateral campaign exposes the chronic failure of international institutions to restrain hegemonic powers that prioritize strategic dominance over regional stability and self-determination. Such actions perpetuate cycles of external interference that undermine non-aligned states' right to chart their own security paths.

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  • currentsapi(Mixed)By Joshua Klein

    CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper said Thursday that Iran’s military capabilities have been “severely degraded” across “every domain” following the U.S. air campaign against the Islamic Republic, declaring that every military objective set out for Operation Epic Fury had been achiev…

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