CAUSE

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“Why are tensions escalating between the U.S. and Iran, leading to increased military action?”

The failure to renew the nuclear deal, coupled with Iran's nuclear enrichment and ballistic missile programs, triggered U.S.-led strikes targeting regime change and Iran's regional military capabilities.

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After failed February 2026 negotiations, the U.S. and Israel launched nearly 900 strikes on February 28 targeting Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on U.S. assets, escalating the conflict.

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