Iran Conflict — 2026-03-21
Hegseth Signals 'Largest Strike Yet' as US Forces Hit 7,800+ Targets Across Iran
Hegseth announced expanded operations targeting Iran's defense industrial base, underground facilities, and naval infrastructure, characterizing the campaign as a shift toward dismantling Tehran's capacity for sustained long-term operations. US forces have now struck over 7,800 targets, destroyed 120+ naval vessels, and achieved a 90% reduction in Iranian ballistic missile attacks. Hegseth declared Iran's surface fleet 'no longer a factor.'