Iran is intensifying its regional pressure campaign by strengthening ties with militias including Hezbollah and the Houthis to force U.S. concessions.
Analysts report that Tehran is shifting its strategy toward pre-emptive strikes on U.S. forces to break the current cycle of retaliation.
The move comes as the U.S. military seeks unconventional ideas to pressure Iran after recent airstrikes failed to deter regional aggression.