Security and Middle East analyst Yair Goldblatt assessed that the ongoing strikes in southern Iran are intended as preparation for a broader operation to take control of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a post on X. He said that according to assessments, this move could come soon.
Security and Middle East analyst Yair Goldblatt posted on X early Thursday that the current wave of strikes in southern Iran is intended as preparation for a broader operation to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz, and that according to assessments this move could occur soon. The analysis continues a series of assessments by Goldblatt, who has been tracking the US-led campaign against Iranian military infrastructure in the region. The Zioneer has previously reported on his analyses regarding the strategic implications of the strikes and the potential for escalation around the Strait of Hormuz. The assessment remains unverified and is based on a single source.
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