Rebeccah Heinrichs examines why the United States is striking deeper into southern Iran. She also discusses the strategic importance of Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, and Iran’s southern transport network. She unpacks whether the attacks are focused solely on weakening Tehran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, or signal a broader US military strategy.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs the golden book as he meets Norway’s king on October 20, 2026, at the Royal Palace in Oslo. (Getty Images)