On April 1, 2026, the US military reported 12,300 targets struck in Iran while President Trump signaled a potential withdrawal from NATO and a rapid end to operations. Despite the massive air campaign, Iranian decentralized strike capabilities remained operational as coalition forces targeted the IRGC-controlled compound and former US Embassy in Tehran and critical steel production facilities.

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