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Iran's Mosaic Defense Prolongs Conflict Amid U.S.-Israel Shift

3/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The conflict has escalated significantly since Operation Epic Fury began.
Iran employs a mosaic defense, decentralizing its command to sustain operations after leadership losses.
Iran's strategy aims to prolong the conflict and inflict costs on its adversaries.
The United States and Israel have shifted from targeting Iran's leadership to degrading its economic infrastructure.
The outcome depends on which side endures longer under escalating military and economic pressures.

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Story summary

The conflict has escalated significantly since Operation Epic Fury began.
Iran employs a mosaic defense, decentralizing its command to sustain operations after leadership losses.
Iran's strategy aims to prolong the conflict and inflict costs on its adversaries.
The United States and Israel have shifted from targeting Iran's leadership to degrading its economic infrastructure.
The outcome depends on which side endures longer under escalating military and economic pressures.