On Day 25, President Donald Trump announced a pause in military strikes against Iran, a stark contrast to the 48-hour ultimatum issued just prior.

However, the operational reality on March 23, 2026, shows a severe escalation, including Iranian missile strikes near Israel's Dimona nuclear facility and at the UK/US base on Diego Garcia, alongside US/Israeli strikes on Iran's Natanz site.

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