PORTALBERITA.CO.ID - The United States military and intelligence apparatus have recently concluded an evaluation assessing the military outcomes stemming from the joint airstrikes conducted alongside Israel against Iran on February 28, 2026. This comprehensive review highlights substantial degradation across Iran's conventional defense capabilities following the intense aerial campaign.
As reported by Businesstimes, the assessment data suggests that Tehran's strategic conventional forces have suffered significant setbacks. Specifically, the review focused on quantifying the damage inflicted upon key military inventories during the initial month of hostilities.
A major finding concerns Iran's ballistic missile repository, which was estimated to range between 2,500 and 6,000 units prior to the conflict beginning. According to the findings, approximately one-third of this arsenal was completely destroyed during the first phase of operations.
Furthermore, an additional third of the remaining ballistic missile inventory sustained heavy, debilitating damage, rendering a significant portion of the force ineffective for immediate deployment. This indicates a successful, targeted effort to degrade Iran's long-range strike capabilities.
The aerial warfare extended beyond missiles, impacting naval and air defense assets crucial for national security. The U.S. military confirmed the destruction of 161 Iranian naval vessels throughout the engagement period.
Regarding air defense, the assessment indicates that 82 percent of the nation's established air defense infrastructure was successfully neutralized by the joint forces. This level of damage severely compromises Iran's ability to respond effectively to further aerial incursions.
U.S. Navy Admiral Brad Cooper provided specific operational details to the U.S. Congress on May 14, focusing on intercepted munitions and setbacks in Iranian production capacity. This testimony offered granular insight into the execution and effectiveness of the military action.
During his address to Congress, Admiral Cooper conveyed the operational success, stating, "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER" said Donald Trump, President of the United States.
The conflict also brought about internal political shifts within the Iranian leadership structure. The nation experienced the passing of its top religious authority shortly after the commencement of the military campaign, leading to subsequent leadership adjustments.
