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US Military Preparing Weeks-Long Iran Campaign

| Iran Conflict

Reuters reports, citing two US officials, that the US military is preparing for sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if Trump orders an attack. The campaign would target not just nuclear infrastructure but also 'Iranian state and security facilities.' Officials say the US 'fully expects Iran to retaliate, leading to back-and-forth strikes and reprisals over a period of time.' The report sends shockwaves through global markets.

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