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Iran still holds about 70% of its missiles and launchers despite heavy U.S. strikes this spring, proving its military resilience. The U.S. targeted Iranian ports and infrastructure, but Iran retaliated by hitting a vital power and desalination plant in Kuwait — a major blow to its water supply. While U.S. officials claim Iran’s arsenal is nearly obliterated, intelligence suggests otherwise. Meanwhile, oil tankers have been attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, causing prices to spike and traffic to plummet — showing Iran can disrupt global oil flow without fully closing the strait. With no clear path to de-escalation, the U.S. faces a dangerous stalemate: any major escalation carries massive risks, and neither side can deliver a decisive blow without catastrophic consequences.

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