Senior US Admiral says Iran’s missiles, navy, drones industrial base degraded by 90%; Iran will not return to pre-war navy for a generation

The senior US Admiral's comments indicate a significant degradation of Iran's military capabilities, suggesting a reduced threat from Iran's naval and aerial forces for the foreseeable future.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 14 May 2026, 14:35 UTCOn the live feed at 14:15 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This could imply a lower risk of regional conflict, which may provide some stability to energy markets, particularly oil, impacting prices positively. However, one should watch for any immediate counter-responses from Iran that could shift this outlook quickly.

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