- The Washington Times - Friday, March 13, 2026

Iran’s ballistic missile production capacity has been “functionally defeated” since the start of Operation Epic Fury, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Friday. 

Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Mr. Hegseth said U.S. forces are destroying what missiles Iran has in stock. 

“But more importantly, we are ensuring they have no ability to make more, Mr. Hegseth said. 



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