US Secretary Pete Hegseth: Plan is to Destroy Iran's Military

• US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated the US objective is to destroy Iran's military, marking a clear articulation of the attack's goal since February 28.
• Hegseth reported Iran's missile firing is down 90% and one-way attack drones are down 95% since the conflict began, indicating reduced attack capabilities.
• US and Israeli militaries have hit over 15,000 targets in Iran, averaging more than 1,000 daily, demonstrating significant operational scale.
• An investigation by CENTCOM into a school bombing that killed over 160 people, mostly students, is ongoing, with officials emphasizing the importance of truth.
• Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine highlighted US efforts to counter Iranian mining in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting mine-laying operations and naval bases.