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Iran escalates Hormuz attacks; Pentagon prepares strike options amid Trump hesitation
Al Jazeera AR·IR · US · YE·2 days ago
A source cited by TASS claims Iran will use its latest and most unexpected military equipment in response to any new US or Israeli attacks. This is a continuation of existing escalatory rhetoric, but the explicit threat of novel capabilities signals potential for asymmetric escalation. The claim is unverified and likely part of psychological warfare.