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The United States has gradually expanded the scope of its military campaign against Iran during two weeks of sustained airstrikes that increasingly resemble the opening phase of the war

The United States has gradually expanded the scope of its military campaign against Iran during two weeks of sustained airstrikes that increasingly resemble the opening phase of the war. A brief ceasefire was reached in June after the signing of an interim agreement aimed at ending the conflict. However, fighting resumed when a battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz erupted, shattering the truce and bringing the two countries back to the brink of a full-scale war across the Middle East. Initially, U.S. strikes focused on Iran’s navy and coastal defence systems, aiming to reduce Tehran’s ability to attack shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. In recent days, however, the campaign has broadened to include bridges, transportation infrastructure, military facilities deep inside Iran, and targets on the outskirts of the capital, Tehran. Despite the growing intensity, the current campaign remains less extensive than the war’s opening phase, which began on February 28. During the first 100 hours of the conflict, the…

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