Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, delivered a forceful and emotional address praising American troops following the success of Operation Epic Fury. He highlighted the extraordinary speed and effectiveness of the campaign, noting that U.S. forces dismantled military capabilities developed by Iran over four decades in less than 40 days. The operation, launched in late February 2026 under President Donald Trump, marked one of the most rapid and technologically integrated military efforts in recent history. Cooper emphasized that the achievement was a direct result of the troops’ discipline, coordination, and innovation on the battlefield.