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Iran Intensifies Civilian Attacks Amid U.S. Naval Pressure

3/23/2026

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Admiral Brad Cooper, chief of U.S. Central Command, says Iran intensified attacks on civilian sites in the Middle East because of desperation.
Iran has reduced attack frequency to one or two drones or missiles at a time.
The United States and its allies are working to secure shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz by weakening Iran's naval capabilities.
The Strait remains open for transit despite Iranian threats.

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Admiral Brad Cooper, chief of U.S. Central Command, says Iran intensified attacks on civilian sites in the Middle East because of desperation.
Iran has reduced attack frequency to one or two drones or missiles at a time.
The United States and its allies are working to secure shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz by weakening Iran's naval capabilities.
The Strait remains open for transit despite Iranian threats.