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In a recent discussion, former General David Petraeus, who once led the U.S. Central Command, shared his insights on the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Petraeus emphasized that the U.S. holds significant “air superiority” in this confrontation.
Speaking on “The Hill,” Petraeus elaborated on the advanced aerial capabilities at the U.S.’s disposal. “We have the capability to deploy not only stealth aircraft like the F-35 fighter jets and B-2 bombers but also the more robust aircraft capable of carrying substantial payloads, such as the B-52s and B-1 bombers,” he stated.
Petraeus expressed confidence regarding the U.S.’s position, noting, “We’re not particularly worried about Iran’s air and ballistic missile defenses at present, as long as our operations remain beyond the range of heavy machine guns. This effectively allows us to maintain a strong offensive stance.”
Adding to the military perspective, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed the press on Thursday, affirming that the United States is prepared to continue its military actions against Iran as long as it deems necessary.
“We now have the ability to fly just, not just stealth fighter bombers, F-35 and the B-2 stealth bombers, but also the real workhorses that can carry enormous payloads, the B-52s and the B-1s,” Petraeus said.
“We’re not concerned really at this point in time about the air and ballistic missile defense of Iran as long as you stay above heavy machine gun range, and that means you can just really pour it on,” he added.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Thursday the United States will continue its attacks on Iran for as long as necessary.
Hegseth said the U.S.’ timeline is “ours and ours alone” and the U.S. possesses an “ironclad will” in reference to operations against Iran.
“They are very, very heavily damaged,” Petraeus said.
“Their headquarters are destroyed, their leaders are killed, their depots are blown up and this is continuing.
“This is systematic. We’re probably talking over 5000 targets that have now been struck, and as the admiral mentioned, well over 20 ships.”