The White House stated that US military operations targeting Iran are swiftly advancing towards their goals. President Donald Trump is concurrently advocating for an expansion of American weapons production and contemplating Iran’s future political leadership. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt informed reporters that the ongoing military campaign, named Operation Epic Fury, is making quick progress and could achieve its objectives within a few weeks. Leavitt mentioned that the US has already caused significant damage to Iran’s military capabilities, particularly its naval forces.
The operation also aims to neutralize the ballistic missile threat posed by Iran to US troops and bases in the region. Leavitt highlighted that the results of the operation are already evident on the battlefield, with a substantial decrease in retaliatory ballistic missile strikes from Iran. She noted that Iranian-backed proxy groups have not shown significant resistance, with Hezbollah and the Houthis offering minimal opposition. The broader objective of Operation Epic Fury is to eliminate the threat Iran poses to the US and its allies.
Leavitt clarified Trump’s reference to Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” explaining that it signifies a point where Iran no longer poses a threat to the US. She indicated that the Iranian leadership structure has been significantly weakened, with numerous leaders eliminated. When questioned about Iran’s political future, Leavitt mentioned that US intelligence agencies are assessing potential leadership scenarios in the country. She dismissed reports of Russian intelligence support to Iran, emphasizing the US military’s control over the situation. Leavitt confirmed Trump’s upcoming meeting with defense contractors to discuss enhancing US weapons production capacity.
