Washington is preparing the second stage of the operation against Iran
The United States may launch a new round of attacks on Iran within the next 24 hours. This was reported by CNN with reference to sources familiar with the transaction.
Details of the plans
According to the channel, the first wave of strikes was aimed at weakening Iran's defence system. The next attacks are planned to focus on key elements of the military-industrial infrastructure, in particular:
rocket production,
companies that create drones,
offshore facilities.
Washington believes that the previous strikes created favourable conditions for further pressure.
Trump's statement
President of the United States Donald Trump said that the main phase of the operation is still ahead.
According to him, a «big wave» of strikes is being prepared, and the campaign itself could last about four weeks. At the same time, he stressed that the operation is already «ahead of schedule».
The problem with missile stockpiles
Against this backdrop, according to CNN, the United States is recording a rapid decline in the stockpile of certain types of precision-guided missiles.
First of all, it is about:
Tomahawk cruise missiles,
SM-3 anti-missiles.
Analysts say that the intensive use of expensive missiles could push the Pentagon to make more active use of cheaper strike weapons, including drones.
Context.
Tensions between the United States and Iran have risen sharply after a series of mutual strikes in the region. The US military is building up its presence in the Middle East, while Tehran says it is ready to retaliate.
Experts warn that further escalation could draw a wider range of countries in the region into the conflict.
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