US strikes destroy over 90 targets on Iran’s Kharg Island — CENTCOM

On March 16, the commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces carried out a large-scale, precision strike last week on Iran’s Kharg Island, hitting more than 90 military targets, including naval mine and missile storage facilities.

In a video briefing, Admiral Brad Cooper reported that over the past 16 days, US and allied forces have conducted more than 6,000 combat sorties and have maintained air superiority over Iran.

Update from CENTCOM Commander on Operation Epic Fury: pic.twitter.com/oGJ3QJBz5o

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 16, 2026

The strikes targeted Iran’s ballistic missiles, drones, and naval forces, as well as what Cooper described as the country’s defence-industrial complex.

According to Cooper, US and allied forces have also destroyed over 100 Iranian military vessels and are working to deny Iran the ability to threaten shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

He added that over the past two weeks, Iran has carried out more than 300 attacks across the region, targeting civilian infrastructure.

By Jeyhun Aghazada