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Despite the military success claimed by U.S. officials, the operation carries serious risks.
Iran has significant military capabilities, including:
Armed drones
Naval forces in the Persian Gulf
Proxy groups across the Middle East
These tools allow Iran to retaliate in multiple ways, including attacks on U.S. bases, allies, and shipping routes.
The Role of Regional Allies
The conflict has also highlighted divisions among U.S. allies in the Middle East.
Some Gulf countries reportedly complained that they were not given advance warning about the strikes and were left vulnerable to Iranian retaliation.
This tension illustrates the complicated political landscape in the region, where alliances and rivalries often overlap.
While some governments strongly oppose Iran, they also fear becoming targets in a larger confrontation between Tehran and Washington.
A New Era of Warfare
The strike campaign against Iran reflects broader changes in modern warfare.
