Pentagon Vows to 'Ramp Up' Campaign as War Enters Fourth Week

The Pentagon publicly vowed to 'ramp up' the US military campaign against Iran as the conflict enters its 16th day. The statement accompanies the Kharg Island strike and signals that despite Trump's claim that 'there is practically nothing left to hit,' the US is expanding target sets to include economic infrastructure critical to Iran's ability to finance its war effort. The White House press secretary had previously stated the war would continue for 'four to six more weeks.' Iran has responded by reiterating that Hormuz will remain closed and that it is 'studying expanding the war to additional fronts.'