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Trump’s air war in Iran may be reaching its limits
President Trump's threats to bomb Iranian infrastructure highlight the limitations of air power in achieving strategic goals. Despite escalating attacks, Iran has not relented on the Strait of Hormuz, and U.S. airstrikes have failed to fully neutralize Iran's drone and missile capabilities, with U.S. military officials acknowledging the stalemate and limits of air campaigns.
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