Insider: US attacks on Iran prepare for possible broader operations
According to insiders, the latest US attacks on Iran are intended not only to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but also to prepare for possible broader military operations. The bombings were intended to weaken Iran’s air defenses, radar systems and missile sites, three US officials familiar with the matter told Reuters. This expands US President Donald Trump’s military options. According to one of the insiders, these are preparatory measures in the event that the US armed forces receive orders for more intensive operations. The US Department of Defense did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Despite heavy losses since the US-Israeli attacks began in late February, Iran continues to have a significant drone and missile arsenal. Among other things, the country is attacking tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. To better secure the important waterway, the US military has drawn up plans to send troops to the Iranian coast, according to a Reuters report in March.
The deployment of ground troops on the island of Kharg, through which 90 percent of Iran’s oil exports are handled, was also discussed. Such an operation is considered risky because Iran could fire on the island from the mainland with missiles and drones. Trump said on Tuesday that he had ordered the military to spare the oil facilities on Charg in previous attacks.
Hegseth orders testosterone tests for soldiers over 30
From the age of 30, you should USA Soldiers’ testosterone levels will be tested in the future. This will take place as part of an existing annual health examination, the US Secretary of Defense announced Pete Hegseth in a video on platform X. The test is voluntary for soldiers under 30. Treatment is therefore recommended if a testosterone deficiency is detected, but is not mandatory.
Hegseth justified the measure by saying that the “individual fighter” will always be the US’s most important tactical advantage. He spoke of a “sacred duty” to preserve this advantage. Therefore, one must constantly look for new ways to optimize the performance and long-term health of soldiers, Hegseth concluded. According to him, the tests are intended to ensure that they have “the right testosterone levels” to perform at their best. In this context, the Pentagon chief pointed out that testosterone levels often naturally decline with increasing age.
