BREAKING: "More than 9,000 enemy targets have been struck to date."

 

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BREAKING: "More than 9,000 enemy targets have been struck to date. We have destroyed more than 140 of [Iran's] naval vessels, including almost 50 mine layers. This is the largest elimination of a Navy over a three-week period since World War II." — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt The post includes a short video clip of Leavitt making the statement during a briefing. It has received about 730 likes, 177 reposts, and over 340 replies so far, with mixed reactions.Key Context on the ClaimsThis refers to Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign (launched around late February 2026 alongside Israeli actions) targeting Iran's military capabilities. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and White House updates:

• Over 9,000 targets struck across Iran, including missile sites, air defenses, and other infrastructure.
• More than 140 Iranian naval vessels damaged or destroyed (figures have been updated progressively; earlier briefings cited 20–50, then 120+). This includes many smaller Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) boats and mine-laying vessels, especially near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has described Iran's conventional navy as largely "combat ineffective," with no major vessels operating in key waterways.
• Leavitt and officials frame this as a major success in degrading Iran's ability to threaten shipping and launch attacks, with Iranian missile/drone strikes reportedly down ~90%.

The comparison to the "largest naval elimination since WWII" highlights the intensity over just three weeks.Reactions and SkepticismReplies to the post are divided:

• Supporters praise the military's effectiveness, call it "winning," and urge finishing the job against the Iranian regime. Some thank Trump and the troops.
• Critics/skeptics question the numbers (e.g., Iran’s navy was never large in terms of blue-water warships; many "vessels" are small fast-attack or mine boats). Others point out that the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted (not fully reopened for safe commercial traffic), gas prices are rising, and Iranian counterattacks or asymmetric capabilities (missiles, proxies) continue. Some call it exaggeration or note limited independent verification so far.
• Broader concerns include escalation risks, U.S. casualties (reports of dozens wounded or killed in related actions), costs, and the lack of a clear endgame (e.g., regime change vs. denuclearization).

Independent outlets like The New York Times note heavy damage to Iran's regular navy and bases via satellite imagery, but the IRGC's swarming small-boat tactics and underground facilities make full neutralization challenging. Iranian sources downplay losses and claim resilience.Current SituationThe conflict is fluid and in its fourth week. Trump has signaled openness to negotiations ("they'd like to make a deal"), but Leavitt has warned Iran against further "miscalculation," stating the U.S. is prepared to "unleash hell" if needed. The Strait of Hormuz disruption continues to affect global oil flows, though the U.S. says it has neutralized many mine-laying threats.This is based on official U.S. statements and reporting; full battlefield details are hard to confirm in real time due to the fog of war. If you'd like more on a specific aspect (e.g., video transcript, related updates, or reactions), let me know!

BREAKING: "More than 9,000 enemy targets have been struck to date."

"We have destroyed more than 140 of [Iran's] naval vessels, including almost 50 mine layers. This is the largest elimination of a Navy over a three-week period since World War II." -White House Press Secretary… pic.twitter.com/rbKpz0nV6s

— Fox News (@FoxNews) March 25, 2026