U.S. Air Force General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provided a comprehensive briefing on March 31, 2026, detailing the extensive scale of U.S. operations against Iran. Over the past 30 days, the United States has reportedly carried out more than 11,000 precision strikes on Iranian military and industrial targets. Among these, over 150 ships—including all Jamaran-class frigates—have been neutralized. General Caine emphasized that strikes have systematically targeted Iran’s defense industrial base, encompassing factories, warehouses, nuclear R&D laboratories, and related infrastructure, demonstrating U.S. air superiority in the conflict.

The briefing situates these actions within the broader escalation of hostilities that began in early March 2026, when initial U.S. operations targeted more than 1,000 sites across Iran. Since then, the campaign has expanded into sustained operations aimed at crippling Iran’s missile, drone, and naval production capabilities. The General’s statements underscore the operational depth and strategic planning behind the campaign, reflecting a multi-domain approach combining air, naval, and precision strike capabilities.

Experts note that these strikes are designed not only to degrade Iran’s immediate military capabilities but also to limit its long-term ability to project regional power. By focusing on high-value assets such as nuclear research labs and production facilities, the United States seeks to prevent Iran from replenishing critical military technologies. The combination of aerial dominance and targeted destruction has positioned U.S. forces to maintain momentum amid ongoing retaliation from Iranian missile and drone attacks.