Event Brief
CENTCOM chief says Iran military threat diminished
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper said the U.S. severely degraded Iran’s warfighting capacity, including most naval mines.
WHO: Adm. Brad Cooper
WHAT: Said the U.S. severely degraded Iran’s warfighting capacity, eliminating about 90% of its naval mines
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He said the U.S. had severely degraded Iran’s warfighting capacity, including elimination of roughly 90% of its naval mines
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