U.S. SAYS STRIKES MEANT TO DEGRADE IRAN'S ABILITY TO THREATEN NAVIGATION IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
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Sina Azodi specializes in Iran-U.S. relations & Iranian foreign policy.
An analyst affiliated with the Atlantic Council's Iran Initiative, Azodi focuses on how Tehran navigates sanctions, nuclear diplomacy, and regional power dynamics — making him a key voice on any story involving Iran's role in the Middle East.
This storyWhen did the U.S. last conduct major strikes on Iranian forces?
- Operation Praying Mantis, 1988
- Operation Desert Storm, 1991
- Operation Earnest Will, 1987
- Operation Eagle Claw, 1980
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Operation Praying Mantis, 1988
The MQ-9 Reaper drone can fly for 27+ hours without refueling!
Used in U.S. night strikes, the MQ-9 Reaper operates at altitudes up to 50,000 ft and costs ~$32M per unit. CENTCOM has relied on it for precision strikes across the Middle East since 2007.
