Hegseth Warns of Largest Volume of Strikes Against Iran, Escalation Expected | Dawn News English
April 6, 2026
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Pete Hegseth has warned that the United States is preparing to unleash the largest volume of strikes against Iran since the conflict began, with Monday identified as the most intense day yet and even greater operations expected on Tuesday. The announcement underscores a dramatic escalation in the U.S. campaign amid deepening tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and broader Middle East confrontation.
Hegseth’s comments, delivered during a high‑profile briefing alongside President Donald Trump’s warnings, reflect a deliberate step‑up in military pressure designed to compel Iran to prevent further destabilization. Analysts caution that such sustained bombardment could heighten regional instability, impact global energy markets, and draw international concern as diplomatic efforts continue to falter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iran #USA #hegseth #escalation #middleeast #globalsecurity #breakingnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
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