"The air campaign has struck more than 9,000 targets across Iran, including sites linked to former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters, ballistic missile facilities, drone production centres and naval assets, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM)."
"Iran has responded with near-daily missile and drone attacks targeting Israel, Gulf Arab states and US military bases, while effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz to most commercial shipping."
"US President Trump made no secret of his intentions in the weeks before the first strikes. We have a big force going towards Iran, he told reporters in late January."
The US military is increasing its presence around Iran, transitioning from air campaigns to potential ground operations. Operation Epic Fury has seen significant troop deployments, the largest since the Iraq War. The air campaign has targeted over 9,000 sites in Iran, damaging more than 140 Iranian vessels. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks, particularly against Israel and US bases, while closing the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. President Trump has indicated a strong military posture in the region.
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