Hegseth says U.S. is 'accelerating' war on Iran, as White House demands allied cooperation
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- U.S. and Israeli forces are intensifying their military campaign against Iran, aiming to gain full control of Iranian airspace and destroy missile capabilities, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stating the war effort is "accelerating" and "just getting started."
- The conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties in Iran, including an airstrike on a girls' school, which Iran condemned as a crime against humanity; the U.S. denies targeting civilians and is investigating the incident.
- NATO intercepted an Iranian missile aimed at Turkey, but U.S. officials do not expect this to trigger collective NATO involvement under Article 5, despite escalating attacks on U.S. allies in the region.
- The U.S. Senate narrowly rejected a resolution requiring congressional
