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Donald Trump said Operation Epic Fury destroyed more than 85% of Iran's defense industrial base.

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What was said

“Then, in Operation Epic Fury , U.S. forces achieved every military objective in just 38 days of major combat — destroying more than 85% of Iran’s defense industrial base and 150 Iranian warships, including every submarine — as President Trump’s naval blockade costs the regime at least $25 billion in oil revenue.”

November 02, 2026 · Press release: President Trump’s Second Term: Promises Made, Promises Kept, Results Delivered · Archived copy · read by AI

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None of the provided evidence lines contains information verifying or refuting that Operation Epic Fury destroyed more than 85% of Iran's defense industrial base.

· checked Nov 02, 2026 · truth-1

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