US President Trump says military campaign continued in full force over past days; Iran's anti-aircraft equipment is decimated
- US has struck more than 7,000 targets.
- Achieved 95% reduction in Iran drone attacks.
- Have hit mostly commercial and military targets.
- Iran doesn't have many missiles left.
- Attacked manufacturing plants for Iran missiles and drones.
- Knocked Kharg Island, destroyed everything, except oil pipes area.
- Have destroyed more than 30 mine-laying ships.
- Not sure if any mines have been dropped in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Hammering Iran's ability to threaten shipping in Hormuz.
- Encourages other nations to come and help them.
- Numerous countries have told me they're on the way.
- Level of enthusiasm from other nations matters to me
- Not sure if countries want me to say if they are helping.
- Iran is a paper tiger now.
16 Mar 2026 - 16:16- ForexImportant- Source: Market Source
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