US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declared that the US was “winning decisively, devastatingly, and without mercy.” B-2 bomber airstrikes have “wiped out” thousands of targets:

Iranian ballistic missile launchers (reducing their firing capability by 80-90%).

The Iranian Navy (dozens of warships sunk, including a US-sunk submarine).

Nuclear and air defense facilities.

Trump stated the operation was “ahead of schedule,” with no time limit, and would only stop when Iran surrendered unconditionally or the US selected a new leader (Khamenei was killed in the first wave). The war is spreading throughout the Middle East: Iran is retaliating with missiles/drones against Israel, US bases in the Gulf (Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia), and neighboring countries, causing casualties among US soldiers and civilians.

Other mainstream sources (CBS, BBC, NYT, CNN, PBS) confirm that the US and Israel have struck more than 2,000 targets, but Iran still has the capability to retaliate and the war shows no sign of ending.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared, “America is winning decisively.”

Black smoke rises over Tehran after US-Israel airstrikes.

Map of attacks and counterattacks in the Middle East

Detailed map of the 2026 Iran Conflict (Britannica)

The situation is more heated than ever:

Trump just posted on Truth Social demanding an “unconditional surrender” from Iran. He said that after Iran surrenders, the US will choose a new leader and help Iran “Make Iran Great Again (MIGA)”. The operation is “4-5 weeks ahead of schedule,” with no time limit.

Pete Hegseth: “America is winning decisively, devastatingly, and without mercy. We have only just begun.” The US has struck over 3,000 targets, the Iranian navy has been almost wiped out (dozens of ships sunk, including a US submarine sunk by torpedoes – the first time since WWII), and 80-90% of missile launchers have been destroyed.

New airstrikes: Israel and the US heavily bombed Mehrabad International Airport (Tehran), causing a major fire. Iran continues to retaliate with missiles/drones against Israel and US bases (Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia), damaging radar and SATCOM systems.

Natanz nuclear facility before/after: Many buildings and tunnel entrances were severely damaged.

Before (2025) vs After (2026) missile production sites: Numerous facilities flattened.

Khamenei’s compound in Tehran: Thick black smoke engulfs the leadership complex.

Bandar Abbas fires: Iran’s largest naval port engulfed in flames after strike.

Iranian warship on fire at port: Clear satellite images.

Tehran at night after the airstrikes: Thick black smoke blankets the city.

B-2 Spirit stealth bombers fly long-range missions to attack Iran.

Thermal footage of the B-2 strike: Bomb penetrates an Iranian missile silo.