US Strikes on Iran: A Cycle of Escalation Without Endgame The US military's tenth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iranian targets serves as a stark reminder that the cycle of violence between Washington and Tehran shows no signs of abating.
The latest footage released by CENTCOM showcases the destruction wrought by US forces, but it also raises more questions than answers about the strategy behind these strikes.
What are the long term goals of this campaign? Are there specific objectives that need to be met before the US de escalates its efforts, or is this merely a case of tit for tat retaliation?