US Declares Military Victory Over Iran Amid Ceasefire and Regional Attacks

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on Wednesday that the United States achieved a decisive military victory over Iran. He claimed Iran's missile program has been functionally destroyed. This declaration came one day after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

France 24 reported that Hegseth's claim raises questions about the extent of damage to Iran's military capabilities. The outlet questioned whether the US secured a strategic victory beyond the military aspect. No independent verification of the missile program's destruction was provided in the sources.

Ministry reported that the country was targeted on Wednesday by seven missiles and drones launched from Iran.

Kuwait stated that several facilities of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and the Energy Ministry were hit by Iranian drones on the same day. Attacks in Kuwait targeted power stations and resulted in severe material damage to infrastructure, generation units, and fuel tanks, with fires breaking out. Kuwait reported intercepting 28 Iranian drones since Wednesday morning.

The attacks caused significant damage but no casualties were mentioned in the sources. Qatar did not detail the outcome of its interceptions.

The ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran was reached on Tuesday.

It provides for a two-week pause in hostilities. Sources described it as a step toward potential longer-lasting peace, though barriers to extension remain. The conflict involved US and Israeli actions against Iran.

Bellingcat verified videos from late February showing two waves of bombing on an IRGC compound and an adjacent school in Minab, Iran. Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the videos, depicting multiple missiles striking the complex.