The Fox News Rundown President Trump Says The Speed Of Success In Iran Could End The War 'Very Soon'
Mar 10, 2026
John Spencer, retired Army colonel and urban warfare scholar, weighs in on the swift strikes reshaping the Iran conflict. He discusses leadership decapitation, the collapse of key military capabilities, and whether the campaign could shift to urban fighting. He also highlights lessons about drones, AI, and modern tactics.
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Opening Decapitation Changed Warfare
- The opening strikes eliminated senior political and military leaders and degraded Iran's capabilities, changing the character of warfare.
- John Spencer highlighted killing a supreme leader, defense minister and ~40 senior officers in initial strikes as unprecedented precision and intelligence.
Rapid Attrition Of Iranian Hardware
- Air and naval campaigns systematically destroyed nuclear sites, missile launchers, drone factories and most of Iran's navy within days.
- Spencer cited repeated strikes on nuclear sites and sinking over 50 ships, leaving Iran with far less strike capability.
Launch Rates Reveal Damage To Strike Capacity
- Ballistic missile and drone launches from Iran dropped steeply, showing logistical and launcher degradation.
- Spencer referenced a ~90% decrease in ballistic missile launches and an 80%+ drop in drone attacks as hard evidence.
