The Estados Unidos began a new phase of their conflict against the Irã, announcing a substantial increase in firepower aimed at Iranian territory. Esta escalation includes further attacks on Teerã’s ballistic missile program and bombings of regime infrastructure. The statements were made by US army leaders at a press conference, detailing the intensification of operations.
Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Comando Central (Centcom), stated on Thursday, March 5, 2026, that the transition to this new phase aims to systematically dismantle Iran’s future missile production capability. Ele highlighted that this process is already underway and should continue for some time.
In recent days, US forces have struck more than 200 targets in Irã and destroyed 30 Iranian warships since the start of the conflict. Entre recent targets, an Iranian drone ship was hit and set on fire, highlighting the aggressiveness of the new military strategy.
Military strategy and targets of the new phase
US officials have provided information on the next stage of the conflict against the Irã, which includes more devastating tactics. US Secretary of Guerra, Pete Hegseth, present at the press conference with Admiral Cooper, indicated that the bombings would focus directly on the Iranian “regime infrastructure”.
Hegseth emphasized that the attack capability on the Irã will increase drastically. Ele warned that, if what has been seen so far is impressive, the magnitude of the firepower that is to come, combined with the forces of Israel, will be multiplied on Iranian territory.
Since last Saturday, the USA and Israel have been waging a war against Irã, which began after the death of the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and members of the top military and government leadership. The conflict reached its seventh day on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Technology and air superiority in focus
The new phase of the war foresees the use of high-precision gravity bombs against strategic targets in Irã. Essa information was anticipated by Admiral Dan Caine, commander of the US Estado-Major Forças Armadas, on Wednesday.
The bombing strategy will be changed, moving from large waves to more punctual and precise attacks, using weapons with warheads of 225 kg, 450 kg and 900 kg. Essa change reflects an effort to maximize the effectiveness of attacks.
Total air superiority over Iranian space, established in the last few hours by the Estados Unidos and Israel, is a crucial pillar of this new stage of the conflict. The ability to operate without opposition in the air guarantees greater freedom to carry out bombings.
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American persistence and determination
The secretary of Guerra Pete Hegseth reaffirmed the determination of the Estados Unidos to sustain the war against the Irã. Ele warned that the Iranian regime is making a serious miscalculation if it believes in the American inability to maintain the conflict.
Hegseth declared that there is no lack of determination or ammunition on the part of the United States, ensuring that the country can continue the war for as long as necessary. Ele highlighted that Washington is the one who defines the operations schedule, indicating a posture of control and resilience.
The operation, called “Furia Épica”, demonstrates the seriousness with which the Estados Unidos take the conflict. The alliance with Israel and the utilization of advanced resources underline the objective of achieving the annihilation of the Irã’s military capabilities.
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Destruction of strategic and logistical targets
The US military command detailed the scope of the attacks carried out so far. The destruction of more than 200 targets in the last 72 hours included critical infrastructure and military bases. Estes attacks are part of the effort to weaken the responsiveness of Irã.
Furthermore, the 30 Iranian warships destroyed in the conflict represent a significant blow to Teerã’s navy. The elimination of the drone ship, in particular, dismantles an important intelligence and attack tool for the Irã.
Also on Wednesday, the head of the Forças Armadas, Dan Caine, had revealed that the US had already hit more than two thousand Iranian targets since the start of the conflict. Este massive number of attacks demonstrates the vast scale of military operations.
Regional and global implications of climbing
The intensification of the conflict between the Estados Unidos and the Irã has significant reverberations for stability in the Oriente Médio and the global geopolitical scenario. The Iranian regime’s response to this new phase of attacks is still unknown, but the escalation raises tensions to a critical level.
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International experts and analysts observe the situation with concern, assessing possible developments and the likelihood of involvement by other regional and global powers. Control of the Iranian missile program and military infrastructure are central points of the conflict.