US Announcement

Admiral Brad Cooper announced that the US military has sunk over 30 Iranian ships during the ongoing war with Iran. Among them is a large Iranian drone carrier ship roughly the size of a World War II aircraft carrier, which was on fire at the time of the statement. Cooper said this reflects the impact of sustained US and Israeli strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.

Reduction in Iranian Missile Activity

Cooper noted that Iran's ballistic missile attacks have fallen about 90% compared to the first day of the war. This significant reduction demonstrates the effectiveness of the US campaign in degrading Iran's missile capabilities.

New Capabilities Deployed

The United States is using new systems to counter Iran's growing drone threat more efficiently. Cooper highlighted the LUCAS attack drone, developed after US engineers captured and reverse-engineered Iranian drones. He described it as "indispensable" in the current conflict, noting a shift from using expensive missiles against cheap drones to more cost-effective solutions: "These days, we’re spending a lot of time shooting down $100,000 drones with $10,000 weapons."

Context

Cooper’s remarks come as fighting between Iran and the United States and Israel continues to expand across the Middle East. Cooper has previously participated in indirect US–Iran talks in Oman in February 2026, appearing in dress uniform as a reminder of the American military buildup in the region.

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