
US-Israeli Strikes Destroy 75% of Iran's Missile Launchers in 5 Days
Key Takeaways
- Iran launched waves of missiles and drones across the region in response to US-Israeli attacks.
- Iranian ballistic missile launches declined sharply amid ongoing strikes.
- Regional escalation included missiles and drones targeting Gulf states.
US-Israel Bomb Iran
Israel and US forces bombed Iran in Operation Lion's Roar and Epic Fury.
“Gulf countries remain on high alert as Iran has launched several waves of drone and missile strikes across the region in response to continued attacks by the United States and Israel”
The CFR described it as a shift from degrading military capabilities to pursuing regime change.

The Iranian Red Crescent reported at least 555 people killed across Iran.
Missile Launches Plummet 90%
Iran's ballistic missile launches plummeted 90 percent since the war began.
Israel and the US had destroyed roughly 75 percent of Iran’s launch capacity within five days.

Iran Expands Drone Attacks Regionally
Iran expanded its drone and missile attacks on neighboring Gulf countries.
“Four days into war with Iran, at least one of the United States’ Gulf allies is already running low on crucial interceptor munitions used to defend against Iranian missile and drone attacks, two sources told CNN”
CNN reported Gulf allies running low on interceptor munitions.
Energy infrastructure attacks pushed Brent crude above $110.
Trump Threatens Extended Bombing
CENTCOM confirmed six US service members killed.
Trump threatened to continue striking Iran with ferocious, unyielding resolve.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found only 27% of Americans approved the strikes.
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