In one of the most savage displays of American airpower yet, U.S. A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warthogs” unleashed absolute hell on Iranian forces on day 62 of the 2026 US-Iran war, delivering a devastating low-alтιтude ᴀssault that left Iranian troops in total panic.
Flying dangerously low over southern Iran and coastal positions near the Strait of Hormuz, the heavily armored Warthogs tore into Iranian ground forces with their signature 30mm GAU-8 Avenger cannons and precision missiles. The distinctive “BRRRRT” sound echoed across the battlefield as the aircraft shredded armored vehicles, missile launchers, troop convoys, and command posts in relentless attack runs. Iranian soldiers reportedly described the scene as “apocalyptic,” with many abandoning positions in fear, believing a full-scale invasion had begun.
U.S. Central Command confirmed the A-10s destroyed dozens of high-value targets in a single operation, severely degrading Iran’s ability to threaten American naval forces and commercial shipping in the Strait. The strikes were coordinated with F-35s providing top cover and intelligence from the carrier strike group.
This brutal onslaught comes as America maintains overwhelming dominance in the region: a full aircraft carrier strike group, over 13,000 Marines with V-22 Ospreys, and repeated B-2 stealth bomber missions already hammering Iran’s underground facilities. It follows Iran’s angry threats after the strike on the Bushehr nuclear plant.
U.S. Central Command reports nearly 200 American troops injured across the theater with 13 confirmed deaths. President Donald Trump praised the Warthog pilots, saying: “The A-10 just reminded Iran what real American power looks like. They thought the world was ending — and for them, it might be.”
Brent crude prices remain extremely high above $132 per barrel as the Strait of Hormuz stays under heavy U.S. control.
With the A-10 Warthog now dominating the skies at low alтιтude and tearing Iranian forces apart, Tehran’s ground defenses are crumbling fast. Iran is learning the hard way that challenging America comes with a devastating price.
The situation is extremely intense and developing rapidly.
