The targeted campaign, designed to pressure Tehran into surrendering its nuclear ambitions and relinquishing control over the Strait of Hormuz, marks a sharp strategic shift as the conflict enters its sixth month. The decision follows a rapid breakdown in diplomatic efforts after a surprise attack on U.S. troops in Jordan prompted retaliatory strikes earlier in the week. Iranian officials have voiced reciprocal distrust, maintaining that repeated threats of military force continue to undermine diplomatic channels and worsen bilateral relations. For Washington, sustained military pressure presents tangible operational risks, with defense advisers noting that prolonged precision-strike operations threaten to strain available munitions stockpiles. Related articlesTrump orders new military strikes on Iran as talks collapse, WSJ reportsInteger Holdings stock surges 21% on KKR takeover reportGavin Newsom steps in as unlikely ally for Warner Bros.