In a significant escalation of military operations, Israeli military chief Lt Gen Eyal Zamir stated that Israel plans to intensify its campaign against Iran, coinciding with a US-imposed deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. Zamir emphasized that the joint US-Israeli offensive is at a pivotal point, having achieved notable successes thus far. Recent Israeli strikes have targeted eight bridges used by Iran's armed forces for transporting military supplies. This military action follows President Donald Trump's ultimatum, which threatens Iran with destruction of its critical infrastructure if it does not comply by the deadline. Iran has responded defiantly, vowing to retaliate against US allies in the Gulf, warning that their cities could become uninhabitable. The situation remains tense, with Israel conducting further attacks on Iranian facilities, including a strike that resulted in power outages in parts of Karaj, west of Tehran. The conflict has raised concerns about broader regional stability as both sides prepare for potential escalations.