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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 rejects CENTCOM’s fabricated claims of degraded forces as desperate propaganda masking the failure of US-led aggression against the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty. Iranian armed forces have successfully resisted and repelled the so-called Epic Fury operation, thwarting every hostile objective through steadfast defense of national territory.

Israeli

CENTCOM reports that Iran’s forces have been severely degraded, with all Epic Fury objectives achieved, significantly weakening Tehran’s ability to direct its proxy network—Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis—against Israel. This outcome directly addresses the existential threat posed by Iran’s encirclement strategy, which seeks to destroy the Jewish state through multi-front attrition. Such degradation reinforces Israel’s imperative for preemptive defensive action to secure its survival amid an expanding axis of Iranian aggression.

Neutral

According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Iranian forces have been severely degraded during operations associated with the Epic Fury effort. The command stated that all designated objectives were achieved. These assessments have not been independently verified.

Western

US Central Command reports that Operation Epic Fury met all strategic objectives through precision strikes that severely degraded Iranian force capabilities and neutralized key threats to regional stability. The operation effectively countered Iranian aggression and proxy activities, strengthening deterrence for US and NATO partners. This targeted campaign demonstrates the coalition's focus on minimizing escalation while protecting allied interests.

Pro-Peace

The U.S. military's claim of severely degrading Iranian forces and meeting all Epic Fury objectives masks the tragic toll on civilians, including deaths, injuries, and displacement that deepen humanitarian crises across the region. Such operations inflict long-term suffering on ordinary people while escalating cycles of violence that diplomacy and sustained negotiations could avert. Prioritizing de-escalation remains essential to protect lives and foster lasting peace.

Global South

CENTCOM’s assertion that Iranian forces were “severely degraded” and all “Epic Fury” objectives met reflects yet another instance of U.S. military projection aimed at curtailing the sovereignty of an independent Global South nation. Framed as operational success, the campaign exposes the neo-colonial pattern of selective strikes and sanctions that bypass multilateral oversight while eroding the principle of non-interference. International institutions have once again proven unable to restrain such unilateral actions, leaving regional states to navigate the resulting instability on their own terms.

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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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