US and Israel Strike Tehran on Large Scale; Iran: Attacks on Enemies Will Be More Fierce and Extensive in Coming Days!

The military strikes between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, entering the seventh day of conflict. Both sides are sending strong signals, and the situation is spiraling into intensified clashes. Israel announced a new round of “large-scale strikes” against Tehran’s infrastructure, with the U.S. Secretary of Defense explicitly stating that firepower will be “significantly increased”; Iran responded firmly, claiming that attacks in the coming days will be “more intense and widespread,” and clearly refusing to cease fire.

According to Xinhua News Agency, the Israel Defense Forces issued a statement early on the 6th, announcing that they have begun a new round of “large-scale strikes” on Tehran’s infrastructure. The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel also targeted multiple sports stadiums and other civilian facilities in Tehran, which are believed to be used by Iranian security forces in emergencies.

Meanwhile, according to CCTV News, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that the U.S. military’s actions against Iran will further escalate, with firepower strikes over Tehran “about to increase significantly,” and that the U.S. has “just begun fighting.” The spokesperson for Iran’s Hatem Ambyar Central Command responded immediately, saying that in the coming days, Iran’s attacks on enemy positions will be “more fierce and widespread.”

The ongoing escalation of the conflict has had a significant impact on global markets. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, with ships stranded in the Persian Gulf. Gulf oil-producing countries are forced to cut production sharply, prompting Asian refiners to seek alternative supplies. Brent crude oil broke through $85 per barrel on Thursday, and Wall Street stocks declined the same day. About one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies are affected, with ongoing chaos in air transport and a sharp increase in global logistics pressure.

Israeli military launches new large-scale strikes on Tehran

According to Xinhua News Agency, the Israel Defense Forces issued a statement early on the 6th, announcing the start of a new round of “large-scale strikes” against Tehran’s infrastructure.

On March 6th, the Wall Street Journal, citing informed sources, reported that targets included multiple sports stadiums and other civilian sites in Tehran, which were requisitioned by Iranian security forces in emergencies.

Reuters reported that Israel also shot down an Iranian Yak-130 fighter jet—a Russian-made jet. The Israeli military released footage claiming this was the first time an F-35 fighter jet shot down a manned aircraft in air combat.

In Lebanon, Israeli forces on Thursday urged residents in the southern suburbs of Beirut to evacuate and targeted Hezbollah command centers. Hezbollah subsequently issued a warning, calling on residents within 5 kilometers of the Israeli border to evacuate, stating that “Israel’s military aggression will not go unchallenged.” Thousands had already evacuated southern Beirut on Thursday.

U.S. ramps up military deployment, claims ample ammunition

According to CCTV, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that the U.S. will deploy more fighter squadrons, increase combat and defense capabilities, and raise bomber sortie rates. He stated that firepower strikes against Tehran “will significantly increase” in the near future. He also revealed that the UK initially did not agree to the U.S. using Diego Garcia base for operations, but the issue has now been resolved, and U.S. bombers are operating from the base.

Reuters reported that Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, said in a briefing that the U.S. has sunk or destroyed over 30 Iranian ships, including a large drone carrier comparable in size to a WWII aircraft carrier. B-2 bombers have dropped dozens of 2,000-pound precision-guided bombs in recent hours, targeting underground ballistic missile launch facilities and continuing strikes on Iran’s missile production sites.

Austin stated that Iran’s ballistic missile attacks have decreased by 90% since the start of the conflict, and drone attacks by 83%. He emphasized that the U.S. military’s ammunition reserves are sufficient, “fully loaded and with unwavering resolve,” and that Iran’s misjudgment that the U.S. cannot sustain fighting is “serious.”

According to CCTV News, former President Trump previously said in an interview that there is “no time limit” on military actions against Iran, with the primary goal of ensuring Iran “cannot possess nuclear weapons,” and also hopes Iran “no longer has ballistic missiles.” He admitted that the risk of retaliatory attacks on U.S. soil “always exists,” and that “people will die” in the war.

Iran’s firm response: refuse to cease fire, escalate counterattacks

According to CCTV News, the spokesperson for Iran’s Hatem Ambyar Central Command stated on the 6th that Iran’s attacks on enemy positions will be “more fierce and widespread” in the coming days.

The spokesperson said that in recent days, Iran’s Air Force and Navy have launched attack drones against Ramateh Davi Air Force Base and Melron Air Traffic Control Base in Tehran. Iranian Navy drones also attacked U.S. forces at Camp Buehring in Kuwait, and ground forces launched drone attacks on military bases near Erbil, Iraq.

Xinhua News Agency reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian explicitly stated on the 5th that Iran has not called for a ceasefire and is prepared to respond to a U.S. ground invasion. In an interview with NBC, he said the U.S. has attacked Iran multiple times during negotiations, so Iran has no reason to engage with “insincere” parties. Regarding possible U.S. ground invasion, Abdollahian said, “We are waiting for them, and it will be a disaster for them.”

In response to Trump’s claim that he would “personally participate” in selecting Iran’s new leader, Abdollahian emphasized that “this is absolutely a matter for the Iranian people, no one can interfere.” Reuters reported that Trump previously said in an interview, “We will choose that person together with Iran,” but Lloyd Austin later clarified that the U.S. has not expanded its military targets in Iran.

Conflict spreads: Azerbaijan attacked, Israel’s Bahrain embassy struck

On March 6th, Reuters reported that the conflict has now affected Azerbaijan, making it the 13th country to be targeted since the outbreak of war.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that four Iranian drones crossed into the Nakhchivan exclave, injuring four people, and warned of retaliation, saying “We will not tolerate such unwarranted terror and aggression.” Iran denied attacking Azerbaijan.

According to CCTV News, the Israeli embassy in Manama, Bahrain, was attacked on the 6th. Neither Israel nor Bahrain has responded.

Reuters also reported that Trump encouraged the Kurdish forces in Iraq’s Kurdistan to attack Iran, saying “I think they want to do that, and I fully support it.” It is reported that the Iranian Kurdish armed alliance has recently been in talks with the U.S. on how to target Iranian security forces in western Iran.

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