U.S. Defense Secretary Says Military Actions Against Iran Will Further Escalate
On March 5 local time, U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth stated that U.S. military operations against Iran will further escalate, and the firepower strikes over the Iranian capital Tehran are "about to significantly increase."
Hegseth mentioned that the U.S. military will deploy more fighter jet squadrons, enhance operational and defensive capabilities, and increase the frequency of bomber sorties, but did not disclose specific military details. He stated that in the near future, firepower strikes against Iran and its capital Tehran "will significantly increase," and noted that the U.S. military is gaining more support from overseas bases.
Hegseth also stated that the U.S. is "just beginning to fight" in the conflict with Iran and will take decisive action. He indicated that the U.S. military has ample offensive and defensive weapon reserves to sustain military operations as needed.
Hegseth also expressed that it is "regrettable" that the UK initially did not agree to allow U.S. forces to use the Diego Garcia base for operations, but that the related issues have now been resolved, and U.S. forces have begun conducting bomber operations from that base. (CCTV reporter Liu Xu)
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that military operations against Iran will escalate, with significant increases in airstrikes over Tehran expected soon. The U.S. Armed Forces will deploy more fighter squadrons and bombers, enhancing their operational capabilities. Austin emphasized that the conflict with Iran is just beginning and that the U.S. is securing additional overseas base support for these military actions.
- U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced an escalation of military operations against Iran.
- Increased airstrikes over Tehran are expected soon.
- More fighter squadrons and bombers will be deployed.
- The U.S. is gaining more overseas base support for these operations.
- The conflict with Iran is described as just beginning.