Exclusive-US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say

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U.S. strikes on Iran aiming to keep the Strait of Hormuz open have targeted Iranian military assets in preparation for possible escalations. Officials view these strikes as options to degrade Iran’s capabilities ahead of any complex operations.

By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - Recent waves of U.S. strikes on Iran aimed at forcing open the Strait of Hormuz are also targeting Iranian military capabilities the U.S. would want to destroy before executing more complex operations against Iran, three U.S. officials said.