The United States is escalating its military campaign against Iran while signaling significant battlefield gains, setting the stage for a closely watched Pentagon briefing by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at 8 a.m. ET on Thursday.
The briefing comes as U.S. officials project confidence in the ongoing operation, launched in late February, which has involved coordinated strikes with Israel on key Iranian military targets. According to recent Pentagon statements, Iran's missile and drone capabilities have been sharply degraded, with attack volumes reportedly reduced by as much as 90% and 95% respectively, AP News reported.
