The February 2026 buildup of U.S. naval and air power in the Middle East is the largest since the 2003 Iraq invasion, yet the mission’s ultimate objective remains a subject of intense debate. Following the massacre of nearly 35,000 Iranian protesters, the Trump administration has placed American credibility on the line, but the lack of a clear successor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei or a plan to secure IRGC arms depots suggests that a bombing campaign alone may not be enough to resolve the crisis.
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