The United States military delivered a devastating blow to Iran’s regime and its terror network, according to CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper, who told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday that Tehran’s military capabilities have been “severely degraded” across virtually every area of operation.

Cooper stated that every objective of Operation Epic Fury had been successfully achieved following the nearly six-week U.S. air campaign against the Islamic Republic. And unlike the endless “limited operations” Americans got used to hearing about for years, this one apparently delivered real results.

According to the CENTCOM commander, Iran’s military-industrial infrastructure, naval forces, command systems, and terror proxy operations all suffered massive damage during the conflict.

Even more significant, Cooper said Iran’s proxy groups — including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis — have now been “completely cut off” from weapons shipments and logistical support coming from Tehran.

That’s a major development considering these organizations have spent years fueling instability and violence across the Middle East with Iranian backing.

Cooper painted a picture of a regime struggling under the weight of sustained military pressure, with its operational networks and regional influence taking serious hits. The comments suggest the administration believes the campaign successfully disrupted Iran’s ability to project power through both conventional military assets and proxy terrorism.

For years, critics warned that weak deterrence policies allowed Iran to expand its reach throughout the region while arming militant groups with little consequence. Now, after a sustained military response, U.S. officials are openly saying those networks have been crippled.

Funny how strength tends to get results faster than pallets of cash and diplomatic apologies.

The testimony also comes as tensions remain high throughout the Middle East, particularly around strategic shipping routes and ongoing negotiations involving Tehran. But Cooper’s assessment signals confidence that the operation significantly weakened Iran’s ability to threaten regional stability in the near term.

For many Americans, the update represents a sharp contrast from the foreign policy chaos and hesitation that dominated previous years. And as details continue emerging, supporters of strong national defense are pointing to Operation Epic Fury as proof that decisive American leadership still carries enormous weight on the global stage.