The United States entered a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran and Iran-backed targets, with officials saying the campaign targets military centers, drone facilities, coastal surveillance, and other assets to constrain threats to shipping and regional security. Washington signaled intensified military pressure as President Trump warned of a 'massive' attack if Tehran persists, and officials cited aims such as denying Iran a nuclear capability, degrading missiles, and countering regional proxies. Officials also frame broader goals of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and freeing Iranian frozen assets, weighing these against immediate military aims. Iran has reportedly retaliated with attacks on US bases and warned it could strike additional targets in the region, including facilities in Saudi Arabia and other Arab states. The escalation heightens the risk of a wider regional conflict and spillovers to Israel and other flashpoints, with observers noting a drawn-out cycle of strikes and threats and little diplomatic chance of a quick resolution.