US holds military edge, but Iran has ways to retaliate. Here’s how
US forces are massing in West Asia, raising the threat of major strikes on Iran targeting leaders, military, nuclear sites, and infrastructure. Despite suffering losses, Iran retains hundreds of missiles capable of hitting Israel and US bases, and could disrupt oil trade via the Strait of Hormuz. Regional tensions are high, with US allies wary of escalation and Iran warning that any attack could spark a wider regional war.
