CENTCOM reports major progress in Operation Epic Fury as Iranian ballistic missile barrages decline sharply; death toll in Iran crosses 1,200 amid ongoing Gulf strikes.
In the latest developments of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced a significant reduction in Iranian missile launches following targeted strikes by B-2 stealth bombers.
Admiral Brad Cooper, CENTCOM Commander, stated that dozens of 2,000-pound bombs were dropped on underground ballistic missile launchers, contributing to a 90% drop in Iran’s missile attack frequency compared to the operation’s early days. He also confirmed an Iranian “drone carrier ship” is currently on fire after being hit.
Key highlights from today’s updates:
Iranian Retaliation Slowing: Missile attacks have plummeted 90% after U.S. forces degraded hidden launch sites. Drones and remaining missiles continue sporadic strikes on Gulf bases, but volume is down dramatically.
Casualties Update: Iran’s death toll has risen to at least 1,230 (including civilians and combatants) since U.S.-Israel strikes began, per human rights monitors and Iranian sources. U.S. losses remain at 6 service members killed (mostly from earlier base strikes in Kuwait).
Regional Escalation: Iranian projectiles targeted sites in Kuwait (explosion near Ali al-Salem Air Base, hosting U.S. forces), with embassy evacuations underway. Strikes continue in Bahrain, Oman, and other Gulf nations.
U.S. Official Stance: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized in a briefing that “we are winning decisively,” with Iran’s navy “annihilated” and air defenses under full control. President Trump reiterated the goal of preventing Iran from rebuilding its missile and nuclear capabilities.
Broader Implications: Analysts note high costs (~$3.7 billion in first 100 hours for U.S. side) but stress declining Iranian launch rates could ease interceptor strain on systems like THAAD and Patriot.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in an interview, claimed confidence in countering any U.S. ground invasion, saying “we are waiting for them” and refusing ceasefire talks.
Sources: CENTCOM official updates, Al Jazeera, NBC News, Reuters, CSIS analysis (as of March 6, 2026). All figures are based on reported claims; independent verification ongoing in active conflict zone.
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