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[Anchor] The U.S. military is continuing its airstrikes on Iran for the sixth consecutive day, expanding the scope of its attacks to the outskirts of the capital, Tehran. Iran has warned of a counterattack, stating that if power plants or bridges are attacked, it will target infrastructure across the Middle East, and the Houthi rebels also appear to be preparing for support. We connect to Washington. Correspondent Shin Yun-jeong! The U.S. has launched airstrikes for the sixth day; what is the current situation? [Reporter] The U.S. Central Command announced that it resumed airstrikes at 3 a.m., about three hours ago (2 p.m. on the 16th Eastern Time), stating that the strikes are "intended to further weaken Iran's military capabilities." This marks the sixth consecutive day of nighttime airstrikes since the 11th. Iranian media reported that U.S. forces struck southern regions again, including Geshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz. In particular, there are analyses suggesting that the U.S. military has abruptly expanded the scope of its airstrikes to the outskirts of the Iranian capital, Tehran, and further inland. Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that explosions were heard in several cities in the central and northern regions where major missile bases are located, and that air defense units on the outskirts of Tehran activated their air defense network in response to enemy reconnaissance aircraft. The U.S. military also stated that it continued its naval blockade for the third day and neutralized one vessel that failed to comply with orders. President Trump raised the level of pressure, saying that Iran wants a settlement due to the powerful U.S. airstrikes and that he would soon defeat Iran. [Donald Trump / U.S. President: Iran really wants a settlement. They don't like what we are doing. We will see whether we make a settlement with Iran or just end it completely. We will defeat Iran soon. Iran will be defeated very soon.] [Anchor] I hear Iran is also raising the level of its countermeasures? [Reporter] The Iranian military publicly warned that if the U.S. attacks its infrastructure, such as power plants and bridges, it will target infrastructure across the Middle East for retaliation. Iran's state-run IRIB broadcaster reported, citing a military spokesperson's statement, that "if the United States carries out its threats, we will strike all remaining infrastructure in the region." It also claimed to have "targeted U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Jordan," warning that neighboring countries supporting U.S. attacks would inevitably pay a price. Earlier, President Trump threatened to attack all of Iran's civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if an agreement is not reached by next week. In addition, it is reported that Iran has instructed the Houthi rebels in Yemen to prepare to blockade oil shipping routes in the Red Sea in anticipation of attacks on its power infrastructure by the United States. The Houthis have reportedly completed the deployment of missiles and drones near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a gateway to the Red Sea, and are currently awaiting orders to launch attacks. Amidst this, the Houthi rebels warned that if armed conflict with Saudi Arabia escalates, Saudi Arabia's oil facilities and key infrastructure could also become targets. [Abdul Malik Al-Houthi / Houthi Rebel Leader: All of Saudi Arabia's oil facilities and critical infrastructure will become targets for our missiles and drones.] With the Strait of Hormuz already closed, there are concerns that if the Red Sea is also paralyzed, an unprecedented global energy crisis will occur, blocking the Middle East's two major oil export routes simultaneously. However, international oil prices fell by only 0.9% from the previous session, showing a cautious stance as they watch the unfolding situation. [Anchor] The level of military action is escalating, but are dialogue channels still operational? [Reporter] The White House stated that the reason the airstrikes are continuing is that Iran [is] ending the war... (omitted) YTN Shin Yun-jeong ([email protected]) ▶ Original Article : https://www.ytn.co.kr/_ln/0104_202607... ▶ Send a Tip : https://mj.ytn.co.kr/mj/mj_write.php ▣ Subscribe to YTN YouTube Channel : http://goo.gl/Ytb5SZ ⓒ YTN Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use of AI data are prohibited