CNN latest report: "The US plans to take gradually escalating strike measures against Iran, with a suspension mechanism. Each round of strikes lasts one to two days, then pauses to assess the damage."
Comment: This is a typical approach of controlled escalation and pressuring the enemy while fighting. It seems to leave room for compromise, but in reality, it's a step-by-step pressure. The US wants to wear down Iran with low-risk, high-deterrence rounds of attacks, avoiding a full-scale war while continuously applying pressure. However, this rhythm makes it difficult to stop the vicious cycle of retaliation and counter-retaliation, and the conflict has the potential to become prolonged and fragmented.
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