**US Asserts Total Control Over Iranian Skies and Waters, Sets Terms for War** In a dramatic turn of events, the United States has declared its dominance over Iranian airspace and waterways, asserting its control in a military campaign sparked by an alleged assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump. Speaking at a news conference in Washington DC, US Secretary of Defence, Peter Hegseth, outlined the scale and ferocity of ongoing operations, emphasizing that the conflict would be dictated by the US. "Iran tried to take the life of President Trump, but the tables have turned," he said. **A New Era of Air Dominance** The US has unleashed a devastating air campaign under Operation Epic Fury, deploying an arsenal of aircraft, including B-2, B-52, and B-1 bombers, Predator drones, and fighter jets, to strike targets across Iran. The operation has delivered unprecedented air power, with continuous flights over Tehran and Iranian military sites. Hegseth claimed that the US has delivered twice the air power of the infamous "Shock and Awe" campaign in Iraq in 2003, with a seven-fold increase in intensity compared to Israel's previous operations against Iran. **Disabling Iran's Military Might** The US has targeted Iran's missile and defense infrastructure, leadership, and critical military facilities, deploying precision-guided bombs and standoff munitions. Hegseth boasted that the enemy can no longer launch the same volume of missiles, with US air defenses and those of its allies capable of sustaining the fight for as long as needed. He also claimed major successes against Iranian naval and military forces, including the sinking of the warship Soleimani in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. **A Decisive Blow to Iran's Air Force** Hegseth described Iran's Air Force as "built for 1996, destroyed in 2026," and said that Iranian leadership structures have been decimated. The operation has targeted and eliminated the head of the unit responsible for the alleged assassination attempt on Trump, and while some Iranian missiles and drones may still pose threats, the US and its allies are committed to neutralizing these capabilities. **A New Reality for Iran** The US has set its sights on a strategic aim: to obliterate Iran's missile and drone production, destroy its navy, secure critical infrastructure, and prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Hegseth underscored that the US and Israel would control Iran and soon bring this conflict to an end. "