Former National Security Council Chief of Staff Alex Gray has delivered a sweeping assessment of the ongoing U.S. military campaign against Iran, describing it as the most successful American operation in more than three decades.
Speaking during an appearance on Fox News on Thursday, March 26, 2026, Gray argued that the scale and effectiveness of the operation place it in the same league as the First Gulf War long regarded as a benchmark for decisive U.S. military action.
“Setting aside politics and media noise, this is the most successful military operation the United States has waged since 1990 and the First Gulf War,” Gray said, framing the campaign as a rare example of clear strategic execution and measurable outcomes.
His remarks point to what supporters of the operation describe as rapid and sustained degradation of Iran’s military capabilities, particularly in areas such as missile systems, drone warfare, and naval assets. According to Gray, the effectiveness of these strikes underscores a level of operational precision and coordination not seen in recent conflicts.
By invoking the Gulf War, a campaign noted for its speed, technological superiority, and coalition strength, Gray situates the current effort within a historical framework of high-impact U.S. military interventions. The comparison suggests that, in his view, the Iran operation has achieved similarly decisive results in a relatively short period.
The comments come at a time of intense debate over the trajectory of the conflict, with policymakers and analysts divided over both its long-term consequences and the potential for a diplomatic resolution. Nonetheless, Gray’s assessment reflects a growing narrative among some U.S. officials and commentators that the campaign has already delivered significant strategic gains……See More
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