While the US Embassy in Iraq appealed to its citizens to maintain the highest levels of vigilance and attention, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth revealed yesterday (Wednesday) the targets of the expected US strikes against Iran in the coming hours.
Hegseth said: “The United States will target major facilities in Iran in the coming hours,” describing the expected strikes as “strong and clear.”
He added: “The US Central Command will be busy tonight,” explaining that the US army will strike Iran “strongly.”
He pointed out that if Iran chooses to continue the maneuver, President Trump will direct the file to the Ministry of War immediately, indicating that Tehran is choosing to play tricks and procrastinate instead of taking advantage of the opportunity to reach a deal.
He stressed by saying: President Trump is ready to fight if necessary, but he provided Iran with an opportunity to conclude an agreement.
He added: We are not about to reveal our military plans, and what we will do tonight will enhance our military interests and our diplomatic position, explaining that the current goal and capabilities far exceed what they were at the beginning of Operation “Epic Rage.”
He pointed out that his country took advantage of the ceasefire to develop its intelligence information and modernize the target bank in Iran, indicating that Iran does not have a defense industrial base and its military stock is very limited.
This comes as the US Embassy in Iraq told its citizens: Travel disruptions or airspace closures may occur suddenly and without prior notice due to developments. We advise you to maintain the highest levels of vigilance and attention.
Meanwhile, Axios quoted two American sources as saying that President Donald Trump held a meeting in the White House Situations Room to discuss options for directing new strikes against Iran, hours after he informed journalists that the United States would strike Tehran again and forcefully today.
The two sources explained that one of the options that Trump is considering is to implement a large-scale and short-term operation, with the aim of pressuring Iran to change its position in the negotiations, without providing additional details.
On the other hand, NBC News revealed a directive that the US President will issue to defense industry companies to accelerate the pace of missile production and increase manufacturing capacity to meet the needs of the US Department of Defense.
The network said that President Trump is preparing to hold a meeting with senior executives from American defense industry companies, in light of growing concerns within the US administration regarding missile and ammunition inventory levels.
It reported that Trump intends to pressure the heads of defense industry companies to accelerate the pace of missile production and increase manufacturing capacity, indicating that he expressed on several occasions his dissatisfaction with the decline in some military stocks, and considered that strengthening the production capabilities of the defense industry sector has become a priority to ensure the military readiness of the United States.
This comes at a time when Washington faces increasing challenges related to ongoing military operations and the requirements of strategic deterrence.
While the American embassy in Iraq urged its citizens to maintain the highest levels of vigilance and attention, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed yesterday (Wednesday) the targets of the anticipated American strikes against Iran in the coming hours.
Hegseth stated, “The United States will target key facilities in Iran in the coming hours,” describing the upcoming strikes as “strong and clear.”
He added, “The US Central Command will be busy tonight,” clarifying that the American military will strike Iran “with force.”
He pointed out that if Iran chooses to continue its maneuvers, President Trump will immediately refer the matter to the Department of War, indicating that Tehran opts to engage in tricks and procrastination instead of seizing the opportunity to reach a deal.
He emphasized, saying: President Trump is ready to fight if necessary, but he has given Iran a golden opportunity to reach an agreement.
He added: We are not in a position to disclose our military plans, and what we will do tonight will enhance our war interests and our diplomatic position, clarifying that the target bank and current capabilities far exceed what they were at the beginning of the “Epic Fury” operation.
He noted that his country has taken advantage of the ceasefire to develop its intelligence and update the target bank in Iran, indicating that Iran does not possess a defensive industrial base and its military stockpile is extremely limited.
This comes as the American embassy in Iraq advised its citizens: Travel disruptions or sudden airspace closures may occur without prior notice due to developments, and we recommend maintaining the highest levels of vigilance and attention.
Meanwhile, Axios reported from two American sources that President Donald Trump held a meeting in the White House Situation Room to discuss options for launching new strikes against Iran, just hours after informing reporters that the United States would strike Tehran again and with force today.
The sources clarified that one of the options Trump is considering involves carrying out a large-scale, short-duration operation aimed at pressuring Iran to change its position in the negotiations, without providing additional details.
On another note, NBC News revealed that a directive will be issued by the American president to defense industry companies to accelerate missile production and increase manufacturing capacity to meet the needs of the US Department of Defense.
The network stated that President Trump is preparing to hold a meeting with senior executives from American defense industry companies, amid growing concerns within the US administration regarding missile and ammunition stock levels.
It was reported that Trump intends to pressure defense industry leaders to accelerate missile production and increase manufacturing capacity, noting that he has expressed his dissatisfaction on several occasions regarding the decline in some military stockpiles, considering that enhancing the production capabilities of the defense industry sector has become a priority to ensure the military readiness of the United States.
This comes at a time when Washington faces increasing challenges related to ongoing military operations and strategic deterrence requirements.
