That was a press release from your department. Is that a broadly accurate characterization of ongoing operations? That sounds broadly accurate, yes. On day 14 of this conflict, Mr. Secretary, day 14, nearly five months ago, you stated that Iran's military had been, quote, destroyed and, quote, made combat ineffective. (01:13–01:16)
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Confirms that U.S. forces struck Iranian military command centers and other targets to degrade Iran's capabilities.
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