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US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say

יול 15, 2026 ·  Source: The Jerusalem Post 81Objectivity score81/100

US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say

The US military has said its latest bombings have targeted Iranian air defense systems, coastal radar, missile and drone sites as well as small boats and other maritime assets.

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Recent US strikes on Iran are targeting military capabilities to strengthen President Trump's options for further escalation, according to three US officials. These strikes, described as "shaping operations," aim to degrade Iranian defenses, including air defense systems, coastal radar, missile and drone sites, and maritime assets. The ongoing conflict, now in its fifth month, follows the unraveling of a memorandum of understanding. Despite significant blows to its military, Iran retains drone and missile capabilities and has attacked tankers and Gulf neighbors. Trump has publicly discussed military options like seizing Kharg Island, a key oil export hub, and striking a nuclear-linked facility known as Pickaxe Mountain. While some critics argue the war has achieved tactical victories but failed strategically, the administration is debating expanding operations, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth advocating for escalation. Trump has expressed frustration with Iran, stating, "I don't want to deal with them anymore. They're scum. They're sick people." Options presented to Trump include expanded airstrikes, sending ground troops to Kharg Island, and bombing Pickaxe Mountain, though officials note Trump prefers a diplomatic solution but is considering escalation due to Iran's non-compliance.

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