PANews reported on March 6 that, according to Jinshi News, U.S. Defense Secretary Hergsays stated on March 5 local time that U.S. military operations against Iran will escalate further, with a "significant increase" in airstrikes over Tehran, the Iranian capital. Hergsays stated that the U.S. military will deploy more fighter squadrons, increase combat and defensive capabilities, and raise the frequency of bomber sorties, but did not disclose specific military details. He indicated that airstrikes against Iran and its capital Tehran will "significantly increase" in the near future, and that the U.S. military is receiving more support from overseas bases.