Admiral Cooper said that US forces have sunk more than 30 Iranian ships so far. He added that an Iranian drone ship was also hit in the recent attacks.
According to him, the ship is similar in size to a World War II aircraft carrier. He also said that the ship is currently on fire after the attack.
The US military claims that these attacks were planned and carried out on various Iranian military targets. However, there was no immediate response from Iran.
Iran has launched missiles and drones toward Israel and U.S. military sites in the Middle East as the conflict escalates.
Israeli air-defense systems intercepted many of the incoming missiles, but explosions and fires were reported in some areas.
The attacks are part of Iran’s retaliation after joint U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iranian military and government targets.
The United States and Israel began coordinated attacks on February 28, 2026, targeting Iranian missile bases, military facilities, and infrastructure.
The campaign aims to weaken Iran’s missile and nuclear programs.
Major cities such as Tehran, Isfahan, and Qom were reportedly hit in the early phase of the strikes.
Iran has targeted U.S. bases and allies in the Gulf region, including Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain.
Drone debris from the conflict injured civilians in Abu Dhabi, showing the war’s regional impact.
Missiles and drones have also been launched across the Gulf, raising fears of a wider regional war.
World News Today – USA, China, Russia Update (March 6, 2026)
The United States continues strengthening alliances with NATO and Indo-Pacific partners.Washington is focusing on military readiness, technology competition, and global diplomacy.The U.S. government is also monitoring conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.Defense cooperation with countries such as Japan, South Korea, and European allies is increasing.
China continues expanding its military presence in the South China Sea.
Beijing is strengthening economic influence through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).The Chinese government is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and semiconductor development.Tensions remain with the U.S. over trade, technology, and Taiwan issues.
Russia continues focusing on security and military strategy amid global tensions.
Moscow is strengthening cooperation with countries like China and Iran.
Energy exports such as oil and natural gas remain a key part of Russia’s global influence.
Western sanctions and geopolitical conflicts still affect Russia’s economy.
US-Israeli preparations for long-term war, could last until September
The US and Israeli military campaign against Iran is expected to last not just weeks, but months. The US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, has already begun preparing for a long-term war, according to US media outlet Politico.
According to the report, the US Central Command has requested from the Pentagon to deploy additional military intelligence officers to its headquarters in Tampa, Florida. These additional officers will assist in the ongoing military operation against Iran for at least 100 days, or potentially until next September.According to analysts, the move indicates that Washington is preparing to wage war for a much longer period than initially stated.
Earlier, US President Trump said that the military operation against Iran could last four to five weeks. However, he warned that it could be longer depending on the situation.
The plan was months in the making. But the Pentagon’s rapid mobilization of additional personnel and resources suggests that the United States was not fully prepared for the consequences of the conflict.
A previous report said that some top Trump administration advisers wanted Israel to attack Iran first, before the United States would directly join the war. In the end, that is exactly what happened.
According to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, more than a thousand people have been killed and hundreds injured in the Israeli-US attacks so far.
The organization said at least 165 children were among the dead. They died in a double attack on an elementary school, one of the deadliest incidents of the ongoing conflict.
On the other hand, the US Central Command said that six US service members were killed in an Iranian attack in Kuwait.
The conflict is now expected to become a major issue throughout President Trump’s term. The political divide within the United States is also growing, as many of Trump's supporters oppose another war in the Middle East.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged that Israel's actions have drawn the United States into direct conflict.
"We knew Israel would attack. We also knew that it could result in an attack on US forces. So if we had not taken action in advance, our losses could have been much greater."
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said that the operation against Iran was part of a long-standing plan.
"This operation is being carried out with the support of the United States. There is the cooperation of President Trump and the US military."
Netanyahu also claimed that "this alliance has given us the opportunity to achieve the goal that we have dreamed of for 40 years."
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