In January 2026, President Donald Trump publicly referenced major naval movements toward Iran and the administration considered limited strike options to signal operational readiness if deterrence failed, according to Nakhoul et al. (2026).

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• Person: Yucheng Hou Organization: Ciris
  Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional ...

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