US Iran Conflict Escalates: A Pattern of Provocation and Retribution The recent back to back waves of strikes against Iran by the United States military mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
The frequency and ferocity of these attacks are striking, but it's the eerie familiarity they evoke that is particularly noteworthy.
This latest round of hostilities follows a well worn script: the US launches an attack on Iranian targets, claiming it's in response to some perceived affront or threat.