The United States is intensifying its military operations against Iran, with plans to significantly increase firepower strikes over Tehran, according to U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth. The U.S. will deploy additional fighter squadrons and enhance both offensive and defensive capabilities, although specific military details remain undisclosed. This escalation comes as former President Trump insists on personally overseeing Iran's succession plan, rejecting the potential leadership of Ayatollah Khamenei's son. In a related development, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly failed to pass a resolution that would have required congressional authorization for military actions against Iran, with the vote ending 219 to 212 against the measure. Meanwhile, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Lavanchi indicated Iran's willingness to abandon its nuclear program if the U.S. provides a satisfactory alternative. The probability of Mojtaba Khamenei becoming Iran's next Supreme Leader has reportedly decreased from 82% to 52%.