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FRI · 2026-05-15 · 04:26 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0515-76418
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Top US admiral: Strikes severely degraded Iran’s military, defence
Top US admiral, Brad Cooper, stated on Capitol Hill that recent US-Israeli strikes have severely degraded Iran's military and defense capabilities. He defended the effectiveness of these operations in response to questions from lawmakers.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-05-15 · 04:26 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Top US admiral, Brad Cooper, stated on Capitol Hill that recent US-Israeli strikes have severely degraded Iran's military and defense capabilities. He defended the effectiveness of these operations in response to questions from lawmakers. The admiral's assessment indicates a significant impact on Iran's military infrastructure and operational capacity. This assertion comes as part of ongoing discussions and oversight regarding US foreign policy and military actions in the region. The specific timeframe and targets of these strikes were not detailed in this context, but the overall impact on Iran's military strength was highlighted as substantial.
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Lawmakers questioned Admiral Brad Cooper on Capitol Hill regarding the war's results.
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Admiral Brad Cooper defended the results of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Top US admiral states that strikes have severely degraded Iran's military and defense capabilities.
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