The United States plans to significantly escalate its military operation against Iran over the next 24 hours, CNN reports, citing a senior American official. The country's military leadership believes the first wave of attacks has already successfully accomplished its primary objective, which was to suppress and significantly weaken Iran's air defense system. American forces are now preparing to move to the next phase of the operation, which will focus on the systematic destruction of the Islamic Republic's industrial potential. Specifically, the new series of strikes will target key ballistic missile and drone production facilities, as well as Iranian naval facilities and infrastructure.

In a recent interview, US President Donald Trump confirmed the inevitability of further escalation of the conflict, making a series of tough statements. According to the head of the White House, the current actions of American troops are merely a prelude to a much larger offensive. Trump emphasized that the United States has not yet even begun to deliver truly powerful strikes against the Iranian regime. He announced the imminent arrival of a "large wave" of attacks that will finally crush the enemy's military power. Officials in Washington note that the next 24 hours will be decisive for achieving the operation's objectives, as the Pentagon intends to maximize the advantage it has gained after neutralizing the enemy's air defenses. Against this backdrop, international observers expect an unprecedented strike, which could affect not only military but also industrial hubs throughout Iran.