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U.S. strikes on Iran’s command centers and missile sites mark a major escalation after American troops were killed — a move President Trump now sees as justified to cripple Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Retired Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille says the loss of American lives changes everything, giving Trump a moral and strategic mandate to impose harsh consequences. He laments that allies have ignored Iran for too long and urges them to step up now — as significant damage has already been done. The current focus on Iran’s coastline and maritime infrastructure is working, reducing attacks on commercial vessels. But Sarraille warns the next phase may involve deeper strikes inland — targeting missile and drone production — even risking U.S. forces, because lasting military degradation requires hitting Iran’s core industrial and military heartland.

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