Sunday’s strikes in Iran mark the first from the U.S. in a month.
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Why it matters
The strikes represent a resumption of direct US military action against Iran after a pause, following what the excerpt indicates was a period without such strikes.
Most affected
Military personnel and infrastructure on or near Larak Island — Subject to direct US military strikes.
Likely next
Whether Iran issues an official response or retaliatory action, and how the US characterizes the strikes' military objective.