U.S. preparing for “major uptick” in attacks within 24 hours, official says

A senior U.S. official told CNN that the United States is preparing for a “major uptick” in attacks within the next 24 hours as military operations escalate.

According to the official, an initial round of strikes has already achieved the objective of weakening Iranian defenses. The next phase is expected to focus heavily on missile production facilities, unmanned aerial systems, and naval capabilities.

President Donald Trump signaled further escalation earlier this week, stating that a larger wave of strikes is still to come. The official also noted that certain missile stockpiles, including Tomahawk land-attack missiles and SM-3 interceptors, are running low.

Major combat operations remain ongoing, and further updates are expected as the situation develops.