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The U.S. is stepping in to assist:
⚖️ Current Situation
* Mutual strikes continue: Since June 13, Israel has carried out multiple airstrikes in Iran targeting key military and nuclear infrastructure (Natanz, Isfahan, Tehran Defense Ministry). Iran has retaliated with over 150–200 ballistic missiles and drones toward Israel, hitting cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa. Both nations have suffered civilian casualties—Israel reports around 10–22 injured, Iran at least 78–88 killed.
* Air superiority claimed: Israel asserts it has gained air supremacy over Tehran, while warning Iran civilians near military sites to evacuate.
🛡️ U.S. Assistance
* Missile-defense support: According to the Wall Street Journal and Wikipedia, the U.S. has deployed THAAD and Patriot batteries as well as jet fighters and naval assets to help intercept Iranian missiles and drones.
* Naval deployment: Two U.S. Navy destroyers have been dispatched to the Eastern Mediterranean to bolster Israel’s defenses and protect American installations.
🔍 Strategic Implications
* Escalation risk: Analysts are warning the conflict could spiral into a wider regional war, especially if U.S. or other Western bases become targets .
* Nuclear diplomacy halted: Iran has pulled out of scheduled nuclear talks with the U.S. and nuclear negotiations are now effectively paused.
* Global ripple effects: Oil markets are feeling the impact, while global powers—including China, Russia, and NATO—are calling for de-escalation.
✅ U.S. Role: Defensive, Not Offensive
* To date, the U.S. has not participated in offensive strikes on Iran.
* American involvement has been defensive, focused on missile interception and safeguarding regional bases.
*However, with U.S. warships and air defenses now active, deeper involvement remains a possibility if the situation