A senior U.S. admiral told a Senate committee that American bombings have dramatically reduced Iran’s ability to threaten neighbors and U.S. interests. Admiral Brad Cooper said Iran’s defense industry has been set back by roughly 90%, and that Tehran can no longer transfer arms and other resources to major regional allies, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and Hamas in Gaza. He also declined to directly respond to reports suggesting Iran still retains missile and drone capabilities.
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