US–Iran Tensions Enter a New Phase: Iran's "Impact Strategy" and the Growing Regional Conflict
Tensions between the United States and Iran appear to be rising once again, with analysts warning that the conflict could enter a new and potentially more dangerous phase. If military escalation continues, the next stage of the confrontation could prove even more costly for both sides, particularly for the United States, which maintains several military bases across the Persian Gulf.
According to Iranian state media and statements attributed to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran has launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes targeting U.S. military assets in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. Iranian officials claim the attacks were carried out in retaliation for previous U.S. military operations against Iranian territory.
The IRGC has stated that its operations targeted Patriot air defense systems, satellite communication facilities, military warehouses, and HIMARS rocket launchers. It also claimed to have struck hangars housing F-15, F-16, and F-35 fighter jets, as well as MQ-9 drones at U.S. military installations. However, these claims have not been independently verified.
Beyond the military campaign, Iran appears to be pursuing a broader political and psychological strategy. In public messages addressed to the people of Kuwait and Jordan, Iranian officials insisted that they have no hostility toward the local populations. Instead, they argued that their conflict is with the presence of U.S. forces in those countries. Iran urged citizens to pressure their governments to remove American military bases from their territory.
At the diplomatic level, Iran has also taken its case to the United Nations. Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani submitted a formal complaint accusing the United States of violating ceasefire commitments and the UN Charter. Tehran alleges that Washington continued military operations, imposed additional sanctions, interfered with oil exports, and failed to honor previous agreements.
Meanwhile, the United States has maintained that its military actions are intended to protect regional security and its allies. As a result, both governments continue to accuse each other of violating international agreements, making a diplomatic resolution increasingly difficult.
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