US Strikes on Iran Target Military Capabilities Ahead of Potential Larger Operations
The recent wave of US attacks against Iran, aimed at pressuring the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, also targets Iranian military capabilities that the US military seeks to destroy before executing more complex operations. According to three American sources cited by Reuters, these strikes are intended to strengthen additional military options for President Donald Trump. One source described the attacks as "shaping actions" designed to degrade Iran's defenses, preparing the ground for potentially broader US military strikes if ordered in the future.
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