That, too, is expected to face opposition from many Democrats whose attempts to restrain the administration from further military action in Iran have come up empty. They did not specify how many and what kinds of munitions were expended in the war’s opening days. U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations throughout the Middle East, has said that more than 5,000 targets have been hit in Iran using more than 2,000 munitions. The two air defense systems are considered the most advanced in the world. Analysts have said they have been surprised at the sophistication of Iran’s retaliatory strikes, including its ability to target and at times overwhelm key parts of U.S. and Israeli air defense systems such as radars and command-and-control infrastructure.

Source: Washington Post March 10, 2026 01:57 UTC