US claims destruction of Iran's missile program in decisive military victory

The United States has declared a sweeping military victory over Iran, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stating that Tehran's missile program has been effectively dismantled. Announcing the results of Operation Epic Fury, Hegseth detailed the destruction of Iran's navy, air defenses, and missile production facilities, calling it a “historic and overwhelming victory.” He emphasized that Iran's new leadership was forced to request a ceasefire after facing an almost total erosion of its defense-i