Israeli-Houthi strikes escalate as Israel targets the Yemeni government and Houthis expand maritime attacks, threatening regional shipping and stability.
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The U.S. considers military strikes and pressure on Iran to weaken the government, but clear strategic goals remain elusive.
Iran’s protests are fueled by economic hardship, but external threats and intelligence messaging risk escalating unrest into dangerous confrontation.
Trump’s demands that Iran dismantle its missile program and end proxy support are designed to be rejected, making a second strike inevitable.
Iran’s regime would likely respond by targeting U.S. forces, oil infrastructure, and shipping, triggering a wider conflict. Without a viable exit strategy, limited strikes could trap Washington in a prolonged cycle of violence while worsening humanitarian conditions inside Iran.