The Source with Kaitlan Collins 10 U.S. Troops Hurt In Iranian Attack; U.S. Tanker Damaged
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Mar 28, 2026 
Jane Fonda, Academy Award–winning actress and activist, speaks about arts, protests, and free expression. Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative and Armed Services Committee member, discusses congressional oversight and opposing further ground invasions. They cover the Iran strike on a Saudi base, U.S. military posture in the region, political fallout, and clashes over arts funding and civic rights.
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US Is Building A Significant Military Surge
- The US is massing naval power with another carrier, USS George H.W. Bush, heading to the Middle East.
- CENTCOM says US strikes aim to eliminate Iran's ability to strike beyond its borders, with 300–500 targets hit daily.
Scale Of US Campaign Is Large And Sustained
- US daily strike rates (300–500) contrast with presidential claim of thousands of remaining targets, highlighting scale and persistence of campaign.
- This discrepancy frames public expectations and signals prolonged operations.
White House Frames Campaign As Rapid Attrition
- The president quantified remaining Iranian targets as 3,554, framing continued strikes as rapid and decisive.
- He described US air operations as encountering no anti-aircraft and ‘‘floating over the top’’ to strike targets.