Top US admiral: Strikes severely degraded Iran’s military, defence | US-Israel war on Iran

Admiral Cooper Defends U.S.-Israeli Military Actions Against Iran

Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, provided testimony before the Senate on May 15, 2026, regarding the recent military efforts undertaken by the United States and Israel against Iran. Responding to inquiries from lawmakers, Cooper asserted that these operations have indeed undermined the capabilities of the Iranian military.

During the session, lawmakers expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the military actions and whether they had achieved their intended objectives. Cooper emphasized the strategic importance of these operations in the broader context of U.S. national security interests in the region.