Trump Claims Iranian Citizens Support U.S. Infrastructure Strikes Amid Record Aerial Bombardment

President Trump claims Iranians are "willing to suffer" infrastructure strikes for liberation, as Secretary Hegseth confirms record-breaking bombings in Iran.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 6, 2026, 2:57 PM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Times of Israel

The Moral Justification for Infrastructure Attacks

During a high-stakes press briefing at the White House on April 6, 2026, President Donald Trump responded to questioning regarding his threats to target Iranian civilian infrastructure. The President insisted that the Iranian people are supportive of these military actions, claiming they are urging the United States to "please keep bombing" as a means of achieving liberation. Trump argued that the population would accept the resulting hardships if it led to the end of the current government, despite the significant humanitarian risks involved in targeting power plants and bridges.

Acknowledging the Risk of Internal Protests

When asked about the possibility of Iranians returning to the streets to protest the government, the President acknowledged the extreme danger facing civilians. He described the environment in Iran as a "violent, horrible world" where any act of public dissent could be met with immediate lethal force. "They should do it. But the consequences are great," Trump noted, stating that citizens have been warned they will be "shot immediately" for protesting. This admission highlights the administration’s complicated stance on encouraging a popular uprising while recognizing it could result in a "death sentence" for participants.

Hegseth Reports Record-Breaking Strike Volume

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided a tactical update, confirming that Monday marked the most intensive day of aerial bombardment since the war’s commencement on February 28. Hegseth warned that the volume of strikes is scheduled to ramp up further on Tuesday, coinciding with the President's deadline for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. While the Secretary has made similar claims of escalating intensity throughout the conflict, he emphasized that the current "Operation Epic Fury" is reaching a new peak of military pressure against Tehran.