WASHINGTON, D.C. July 13, 2026 – President Donald Trump stated that the United States has eliminated 92% of Iran’s drone manufacturing capability during the latest round of American military strikes on Iranian targets.
The announcement comes as U.S. forces conducted a third consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, targeting missile and drone sites, naval facilities, radar installations, and other assets in response to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest strikes follow Iranian actions against vessels in the critical waterway that carries roughly 20% of global oil trade. Iran has been accused of using drones and missiles to threaten shipping, prompting U.S. retaliation under President Trump’s direction.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed ongoing operations aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping and U.S. interests in the region. Reports indicate strikes have hit locations including naval bases and production-related sites.
Trump emphasized that the U.S. is “knocking out all of their offensive capability” and asserted greater control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Social media and news reports circulating the President’s statement highlighted the claimed 92% reduction in drone production capacity, which Iran has long used to project power and support proxies. Earlier assessments from U.S. officials described significant damage to Iranian missile and drone manufacturing sites, with launch rates reportedly down sharply.
In retaliation, Iran has been linked to missile strikes on tankers, including reports of attacks on UAE-flagged vessels in Omani waters.
The U.S. has signaled plans for a naval blockade of Iranian ports starting July 14, further tightening pressure on Tehran’s ability to sustain military operations.
The Strait of Hormuz remains the focal point of the crisis. Any prolonged disruption risks spiking global energy prices and affecting economies worldwide.
President Trump has framed the operations as necessary to neutralize threats to international shipping and restore stability in the region.
Iranian officials have not issued an immediate detailed response to the specific 92% claim, though Tehran has consistently denied the extent of damage from U.S. strikes and vowed to continue resistance.
This development marks a sharp escalation in the months-long conflict between the U.S. and Iran, with both sides trading strikes and accusations over violations of previous ceasefire understandings.
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