US confident in Iran war plan, Pentagon chief vows surge in attacks

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The US military is confident in its operational plan against Iran, the top US commander for the Middle East said Thursday, as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to “dramatically” increase attacks on the Iranian regime.US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Adm. Brad Cooper said American forces anticipated Iran’s capabilities and built their strategy accordingly.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“We’re very familiar with Iran’s capabilities, and as you might imagine, we plan for it right from the outset,” Cooper told Al Arabiya English. “And I feel good about what the plan was.”Cooper added that US forces continue to adapt as the battlefield evolves. “Like any good organization, we adjust as necessary to meet the environment, and we’ve made those appropriate adjustments,” he said.The comments came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Washington had asked Kyiv for assistance in countering Iranian