Hegseth: Today Will Be The “Heaviest” Day of Bombing in Iran

The United States announced that today would mark the heaviest day of bombing in Iran since the war began, signaling a dramatic intensification of the campaign.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reinforced this by declaring it the most intense day of strikes yet, underscoring Washington’s determination to cripple Iran’s military infrastructure.
President Trump claimed that US-Israeli joint strikes had destroyed 90% of Iran’s missile arsenal, a bold assertion meant to project dominance and weaken Tehran’s deterrence.
In conversations with allies, Trump told G7 leaders that Iran was “about to surrender,” while dismissing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s offer of assistance, reflecting his confidence and unilateral approach.
The Pentagon revealed staggering costs: $5.6 billion in munitions expended in just two days of fighting.
Reports from the Financial Times suggested the US had already burned through “years” worth of critical munitions in only two weeks, raising concerns about sustainability of the campaign.

Iran countered by declaring it was carrying out its strongest attack on Israel since the war began, showing its capacity to retaliate despite heavy bombardment.
Senior figures such as Ali Larijani and Abbas Araghchi appeared publicly at Quds Day rallies in Tehran, defying the strikes and signaling resilience.

In a dramatic moment, Iran’s judiciary chief continued speaking mid-interview as US-Israeli bombs struck nearby, reinforcing the message that “the people of this country are not afraid.”
Iran cracked down internally, arresting a person for selling internet access via a SpaceX Starlink terminal, highlighting its sensitivity to outside influence during wartime.
Tehran claimed responsibility for striking a US oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating maritime tensions.
Footage later emerged showing an Iranian “suicide boat” ramming a US-owned tanker in the Persian Gulf, a tactic reminiscent of asymmetric warfare strategies.
Iran’s leadership declared defiantly: “You cannot start a war and then demand a ceasefire whenever you want.” Its armed forces vowed to teach the enemy “a lesson they will never forget.”

China pledged $200,000 in aid to families of students killed in a missile strike on a school in Iran, a symbolic gesture of solidarity.
India expressed grief over the deaths of children in US bombings, calling for stronger protection of civilians and emphasizing humanitarian concerns.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that the war was having a “major impact” on Europe, particularly through energy disruptions, and urged a swift end.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi appealed to international organizations to condemn the war, framing it as unjust aggression.
Calls emerged for BRICS nations to step in and help stabilize the situation, reflecting a shift toward multipolar diplomacy.

The US announced it would not escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz until Iran’s threat level decreased, leaving global shipping vulnerable.
A Turkish-owned vessel successfully cleared the Strait after receiving Iran’s permission, showing Tehran’s control over maritime passage.
The International Energy Agency declared the war had caused the largest oil market disruption in history, with ripple effects across global economies.
An oil tanker was reported burning after being hit in the ship-to-ship transfer zone at Khor al-Zubair port near Basra, Iraq, further destabilizing regional trade routes.

US intelligence assessed that Iran had moved its remaining uranium stockpile to “Pickaxe Mountain,” a deeply buried and nearly impenetrable bunker, complicating any attempt at neutralization.
Iran’s military vowed to continue resistance, promising to deliver a lesson to the enemy that would “never be forgotten,” signaling a long-term fight rather than imminent surrender.