Iran Issues Combat Report, Warns of Striking "Ford" Aircraft Carrier Logistics

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, March 15 - The spokesperson for the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported on the 15th that Iran has destroyed four U.S. terminal high-altitude area defense systems (THAAD) and has not yet utilized many of its missile stockpiles.

According to the report from the Iranian Tasnim News Agency, Iran has so far hit 18 U.S. and Israeli-related vessels and tankers, and has included 200 key strategic targets in its strike plan, causing the daily war expenditure for the U.S. and Israel to reach $1.5 billion.

The spokesperson for the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated that Iran has launched approximately 700 missiles and 3,600 drones against U.S. and Israeli targets, and that most of the missiles currently launched were produced about 10 years ago, with many newer missiles developed after the "12-Day War" instigated by Israel against Iran last June still unused.

The Tasnim News Agency reported that a spokesperson for the Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces, Khatam al-Anbiya, stated that facilities providing logistics and services for the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ford will be designated as strike targets.

The USS Ford carrier strike group is currently participating in large-scale military operations against Iran in the Red Sea alongside the U.S. and Israel.

Classification
Region
Africa
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
700 missiles, 3600 drones
Activity
Iran has launched approximately 700 missiles and 3600 drones targeting U.S. and Israeli assets, and has destroyed four U.S. missile defense systems while planning strikes on logistics for the USS Ford aircraft carrier.
Location
Red Sea
Unit
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Time
March 15, 2023
Equipment
missilesdrones
Summary

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported the destruction of four U.S. missile defense systems and the launch of approximately 700 missiles and 3600 drones targeting U.S. and Israeli assets. The IRGC has identified logistics supporting the USS Ford aircraft carrier as a target, amid ongoing military operations in the Red Sea.

Key Facts
  • Iran has destroyed four U.S. missile defense systems.
  • Iran has launched approximately 700 missiles and 3600 drones.
  • Iran has targeted 18 U.S. and Israeli vessels and tankers.
  • Iran has identified 200 strategic targets for strikes.
  • The USS Ford aircraft carrier's logistics are now targets for Iran.