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5 min readStrikes on Iran Intensify as U.S. Nears Final Phase of Operation
The Pentagon described Tuesday as "our most intense day of strikes inside Iran" since the conflict began, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vowing "no hesitation, no half measures" as the U.S. military deployed more fighters, bombers, and strikes than at any previous point. Hegseth, joined by General Dan Cain as chairman of the Joint Chiefs, reiterated three core objectives: destroying Iran's missile and drone capabilities, taking out its navy to protect shipping lanes, and weakening the country's military industrial base—including nuclear research sites and related infrastructure. "On day 10 of Operation Epic Fury, we are winning," Hegseth said. "We will not relent until the enemy is totally and decisively defeated."
Despite the escalation, markets rebounded sharply after Monday's selloff, reflecting growing optimism that the conflict may be entering its final stage. Retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmett told Morning Wire that most regional countries want the operation to finish decisively. "The greatest fear of the Middle East is if we stop this war before those three goals are achieved," he said, warning that an incomplete campaign would damage U.S. standing in the region.
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- 1 (00:35) **Intensified Strikes on Iran** - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vows the most intense strikes yet on Iran, with the US deploying more fighters, bombers, and strikes than at any point since the conflict began.
- 2 (04:42) **Markets Rebound on Optimism for Iran Conflict** - Global markets enjoy a rebound after Monday's plummet, with investors betting the operation is entering its final stage.
- 3 (05:00) **Russia Denies Sharing Intel with Iran** - The Kremlin denies allegations of sharing satellite imagery of US assets with Iran, but General Kimmett says the US should make clear to Putin that such actions are unacceptable.
- 4 (06:12) **Trump Shuts Down Plan for Kurdish-Led Uprising in Iran** - Reports indicate the CIA was in talks with Kurdish leaders to foment an uprising, but President Trump says he told them he doesn't want them to go in.
- 5 (06:36) **Iran Lays Mines in Strait of Hormuz; US Destroys Mine-Laying Boats** - US intelligence indicates Iran has begun laying underwater mines; President Trump announces the US has destroyed 10 mine-laying boats.
- 6 (08:10) **Cuba's Regime Teeters Amid Collapse** - The communist regime faces extreme fuel and food shortages and a near-total power grid collapse, with President Trump saying he will "take care of Cuba."
- 7 (09:14) **Potential Economic Deal with Cuba** - Talks are reportedly ongoing between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and individuals within Cuba, with some in the regime recognizing its "sunset."
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The United States hammers Iran with its most intense strikes yet, Cuba’s communist regime teeters as it faces extreme fuel and food shortages, and the Trump administration works to end potentially harmful gender identity policies across the country. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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