Fact-check: “Iran is "stronger" than it was before the beginning of the U.S. war with the Middle Eastern country three months ago.”
Verdict: False (72% confidence)
The documented record from U.S. military authorities, the Congressional Research Service, and CENTCOM indicates that Iran's conventional military capabilities have been substantially degraded since Operation Epic Fury commenced on February 28, 2026, with over 6,000 targets struck, more than 90 Iranian naval vessels destroyed or damaged, and Iranian ballistic missile launches down 86% from the war's outbreak. While Iran retains asymmetric capabilities — including underground missile stockpiles,…
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