Iran’s Missile and Drone Attacks Drop Sharply as Operation Epic Fury Intensifies

Ten days into Operation Epic Fury, newly released operational data suggests a major decline in Iran’s missile and drone activity as the campaign continues.

According to figures linked to the operation, Iran’s ballistic missile launch rate has fallen by roughly 92 percent since the first day of the conflict. Missile launches reportedly dropped from about 480 on February 28 to just 40 by March 9, indicating a sharp reduction in the country’s strike capacity.

Drone launches have followed a similar pattern, also decreasing by around 92 percent, falling from approximately 720 to about 60 during the same period.

The United States Central Command reported that more than 3,000 targets have been struck across Iran, covering 30 of the country’s 31 provinces.

Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces said its air operations have been extensive, with around 2,600 sorties carried out in roughly 150 strike waves. During those operations, fighter jets reportedly deployed about 6,500 munitions against various military targets.

Military assessments also claim that over 60 percent of Iran’s missile launchers have been destroyed or disabled, significantly weakening its launch capability.

At sea, the campaign has also impacted Iranian naval assets. Reports indicate that 43 Iranian vessels have either been destroyed or severely damaged since the beginning of the operation.

Analysts monitoring the conflict say the pace of Iranian launch activity is not merely declining but appears to be collapsing rapidly, suggesting that sustained airstrikes may be severely degrading the country’s operational military infrastructure.