U.S. Defense Secretary Says Military Actions Against Iran Will Further Escalate

Odaily News On March 5 local time, U.S. Defense Secretary Hagerthes stated that U.S. military actions against Iran will further escalate, and fire strikes over the Iranian capital Tehran are "set to increase significantly." Hagerthes said the U.S. military will deploy more fighter squadrons, enhance combat and defense capabilities, and increase bomber sortie frequency, but did not disclose specific military details. He indicated that fire strikes targeting Iran and its capital Tehran "will significantly increase" in the coming period and stated that the U.S. military is gaining support from more overseas bases. (Jin10)