Admiral Brad Cooper
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So we're not just hitting what they have, we're destroying their ability to rebuild.
And so as we transition to the next phase of this operation, we will systemically dismantle Iran's missile production capability for the future, and that's absolutely in progress.
This is going to take some time, but our forces are well supplied, as the Secretary said, and we are absolutely ready to prosecute this mission decisively.
Our combined joint forces have relentlessly destroyed Iran's air defenses over the past few days, and they've continued hunting for more systems to kill.
Our air defenders are operating at the very top of their game, I couldn't be prouder, shoulder to shoulder with our partners in the region, in many cases, providing the most integrated air defense network in Middle East history.
We are fighting to win.
Through combined U.S.
and Israeli combat power, we will continue decimating Iran's ability to project power outside its borders.
And if I can just conclude by saying a strong salute to the brave men and women who are out on the pointy edge of this, really doing exceptional work.
I just couldn't be prouder, and I know the American people share in that same pride.
So thank you very much.
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We're very familiar with Iranians' capabilities, and as you might imagine, we planned for it right from the outset, and I feel good about what the plan was.
Like any good organization, we adjust as necessary to meet the environment, and we've made those appropriate adjustments.
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Right here.
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Sure.
I'm not familiar with the particular offer, but the interceptors in general, we've had a number of new capabilities being fielded.
Obviously, I'm not going to talk about it from the operational perspective of what those are.