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U.S. Escalates Military Operations in Iran Amid Intensified Bombardments

3/31/2026

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Since bombardments began on February 28, U.S. military operations in Iran have intensified.
U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine said the effort targets 11,000 locations and continues to escalate.
Caine noted the United States has multiple options for ground operations if needed, while negotiations remain possible.
The focus is now on destroying mobile rocket and drone launchers inside Iran, signaling a readiness to act.

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Since bombardments began on February 28, U.S. military operations in Iran have intensified.
U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine said the effort targets 11,000 locations and continues to escalate.
Caine noted the United States has multiple options for ground operations if needed, while negotiations remain possible.
The focus is now on destroying mobile rocket and drone launchers inside Iran, signaling a readiness to act.