A US official briefed that the strikes on Iran will be prolonged beyond the usual scope, and another official told CNN that the strikes are punitive and disproportionate, signaling no imminent end to the campaign.
US officials briefed that the ongoing strikes on Iran will be prolonged beyond the usual scope. Separately, a US official told CNN that the strikes are "punishment, not proportional" and will not end soon. The statements mark the most explicit indication yet that the current US campaign is not limited in duration.
The Zioneer previously reported that earlier this month, a US official told CNN that the strikes were intended as a warning and were unlikely to damage negotiations. Other reports have noted that the strikes have become routine, with analysts assessing that the US is operating at a sustained tempo. The latest briefing suggests a shift from a warning posture to a punitive one.
The Iranian regime has issued warnings that any renewed attacks will lead to a wider conflict. The situation remains fluid, and the Zioneer will continue to monitor developments.
5 developments
- StrongReports: Iranian communications, command-and-control facilities among targets struck
- StrongSource: Overnight US strikes hit newly-built Iranian targets, including surveillance and drone storage
- DevelopingUS aircraft strike targets in Iran after drone attack on American merchant ship
- StrongTrump announces US strikes on Iranian missile depots and radar sites
Source and signal
- Internal intake