The head of the Pentagon: "Iranian leaders will look up and see only American and Israeli planes. We are on the verge of winning decisively, devastatingly, and without mercy."

Pete Hegseth, the American Secretary of Defense, stated that the United States and Israel will soon have total control over Iranian airspace as part of the military operation called Epic Fury. Hegseth asserted that the two nations, having the strongest air forces in the world, will conduct continuous missions to identify and destroy Iran's missiles and military infrastructure.

The Pentagon chief emphasized that Iranian air forces are already decimated, and the Iranian navy has been destroyed. Hegseth mentioned that the rules of engagement are designed to maximize American power, stressing that the operation is not meant to be a fair fight, but a decisive action against enemies. This aggressive approach reflects the intention to maintain control over Iran's destiny.