- The U.S. has been striking Iranian air defenses, missile/drone sites and maritime assets to try to force open the Strait of Hormuz and to “shape” options for possible larger operations.
- Despite heavy blows, Iran still fields drones and missiles and has continued attacking tankers and regional targets, keeping shipping and oil markets on edge.
- President Trump has publicly raised bold options (seizing Kharg Island, striking buried nuclear sites), a tactic that can pressure Tehran but also risks telegraphing U.S. intentions.
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