Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine addressed reporters Wednesday morning regarding ongoing U.S. military operations against Iran. The briefing marks the second such Pentagon update as operations continue.

According to multiple sources, U.S. forces conducted strikes in Iran over the weekend. The Hill reported that Saturday strikes targeted Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, though this claim could not be independently verified by other sources.

During Wednesday's briefing, Pentagon officials indicated that military operations would continue. Sources attributed statements to the officials suggesting additional strikes were planned, with one outlet quoting remarks about "larger waves" and Iran's "capabilities evaporating."

The military action has generated varied political reactions, according to reporting. President Trump had previously made threats against the Iranian regime, though the full context of these statements was not detailed in available sources.

The operation has been conducted jointly with Israeli forces, with both nations reportedly maintaining involvement in the ongoing strikes. The Pentagon designated the mission under what one source referred to as "Operation Epic Fury," though official confirmation of this operational name was not provided across all reporting.

The briefings represent the latest in a series of Pentagon updates as the situation continues to develop in the region.