Svmuu News: On March 5 local time, U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegeseth stated that U.S. military operations against Iran would be further escalated, and that airstrikes over the Iranian capital, Tehran, were “about to increase significantly.” Hegessy said the U.S. military would deploy more fighter squadrons, enhance combat and defense capabilities, and increase the frequency of bomber sorties, though he did not disclose specific military details. He noted that airstrikes targeting Iran and its capital, Tehran, “will increase significantly” in the coming period, adding that the U.S. military is securing support from additional overseas bases. (Jin Shi)