Fact-check · Nov 10, 2026 · Pete Hegseth
“More than 13,000 targets struck”
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What the record shows
U.S. forces struck more than 13,000 targets during Operation Epic Fury over 38 days of combat operations, per Pentagon fact sheets, CENTCOM leadership testimony, and White House statements (April 2026).
Multiple authoritative Pentagon and White House sources confirm the 13,000+ target figure for Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
Sources
- Statement: Operation Epic Fury: Restoring Security and Freedom of Navigation in the Gulf - U.S. Embassy in Belgium
- Operation Epic Fury: U.S. forces strike over 13,000 targets in 38 days, severely degrading Iran’s military capabilities
- OPERATION EPIC FURY FACT SHEET OVERVIEW U.S. ASSETS EMPLOYED TYPES OF TARGETS
- War in numbers: US hit tens of thousands of targets in Iran, but capabilities remain
- Peace Through Strength: Operation Epic Fury Crushes Iranian Threat as Ceasefire Takes Hold
- Air Force Absorbs Lessons Learned From Operation Epic Fury
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