Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair Announce Heaviest US Strike Day Against Iran at White House Briefing

On Friday, March 13, 2026 (22 Esfand 1404), a press conference was held at the White House where the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the US Secretary of Defense answered reporters's questions. General Dan Caine emphasized the continuation of US strikes on Iran's "ballistic missile and drone capabilities" and said today would be the "busiest" day for the United States. Before him, Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of Defense, had stated that today would see the "highest volume of attacks" by America against Iran.