The Washington Institute for Near East Policy

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  1. Second U.S. Strike Wave and Retaliation Warning

    CENTCOM launches a second round of strikes on about 90 Iranian military targets. Iranian speaker Qalibaf issues a public warning on X: 'if you strike, you'll get hit.'

  2. First U.S. Strike Wave

    US Central Command strikes approximately 80 Iranian military targets, including more than 60 IRGC boats, in a nighttime operation.

  3. Iran Attacks Commercial Vessels

    Iran attacks three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, violating a 60-day cease-fire agreement, prompting US military preparation for retaliatory strikes.

Stories mentioning The Washington Institute for Near East Policy 1

Geopolitics Very Bearish

90+ Iranian Targets Struck: Space-Based ISR Drives U.S. Strait of Hormuz Strikes

U.S. strikes on 90+ Iranian military assets in the Strait of Hormuz underscore the critical role of space-based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance in precision targeting and escalation management. The IRGC boat swarm disruption highlights both the vulnerability of naval forces to swarms and the strategic imperative for persistent satellite coverage over one of the world’s most vital maritime chokepoints.

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