U.S. says 5,000 targets, including over 50 vessels, hit in first 10 days of Iran campaign

The U.S. military said that it had struck 5,000 targets, including more than 50 Iranian vessels, as well as air defense systems, ballistic missile sites, and military communications, in the first 10 days of Operation Epic Fury – the U.S. military campaign against Iran.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that assets employed in the operation include B-1 bombers, B-2 stealth bombers, B-52 bombers, drones, fighter jets, Patriot missile systems and more.

The U.S. and Israel launched what they described as a pre-emptive strike against Iran on February 28, claiming that Tehran was developing a nuclear weapon and posing a threat—an allegation Iran has denied. In response, Iran launched counterattacks, firing missiles and drones at Israel, as well as at U.S. assets and other targets across the Middle East.