Iran attacks four Gulf nations and U.S. facilities in Iraq.

Iran is actively attacking four Gulf nations, U.S. diplomatic facilities near Baghdad International Airport and Erbil, and recently bombed Tel Aviv. Reports suggest they may begin mining the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s public offer to de-escalate if mines are removed seems to be ignored, as Iran appears to be inflicting maximum damage before considering any off-ramp. This is a calculated escalation meant to strengthen their hand and deter future strikes, and it shows the war is far from winding down despite diplomatic signals.