As of February 2026, tensions between the United States and Iran have reached a new peak, with American forces in the Persian Gulf reportedly on full combat alert and prepared for a wide range of missions.
According to recent reports, the Pentagon is no longer preparing for limited, symbolic strikes but for the possibility of a prolonged operation lasting weeks. Planning is said to include not only nuclear infrastructure, but also regime targets and key security institutions tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
OPERATIONAL PLANNING AND SCOPE
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering authorizing targeted commando raids against sensitive nuclear and military facilities that cannot be fully neutralized from the air. Such missions would likely involve elite special operations units tasked with precision objectives deep inside Iranian territory.