For ten consecutive nights, American military forces have struck Iranian command centers, maritime assets, missile launch sites, and air defense systems — a pattern that speaks not of a single punitive act, but of a sustained and deliberate campaign to reshape the military balance between two long-opposed powers. US Central Command has released footage of these operations, a choice that is itself a form of communication: to allies, to adversaries, and to history. What began this campaign, and where it ends, remains unspoken — as is often the case when nations move beyond the threshold of warni
Al Jazeera
· Jul 21, 2026
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US military releases footage of tenth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
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Geopolitical Impact
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Sustained US military campaign against Iran over ten consecutive nights signals major escalation in Middle East tensions, targeting critical military infrastructure and potentially reshaping regional power balance.
Escalation Risk
critical
Confidence
HIGH
Iran
United States
Middle East
Persian Gulf
Iraq
Syria
Israel
US demonstrates sustained military capability and commitment to regional dominance; Iran's air defense and command infrastructure degraded, reducing deterrent capacity; potential shift toward US-led regional realignment; allies (Israel, Gulf states) emboldened; Russia and China's influence challenged; regional proxy networks disrupted.
Resembles Operation Desert Storm (1991) sustained air campaign phase, though with different strategic objectives and regional actors; echoes 2003 Iraq invasion's initial air operations intensity.
Economic Lens
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Sustained US military operations against Iran signal geopolitical escalation, likely to increase energy price volatility, defense spending, and regional economic uncertainty affecting global markets.
Market Signal
bearish
Confidence
MED
Energy/Oil & Gas
Defense & Aerospace
Shipping & Maritime Transport
Insurance
Financial Services
Tourism
Middle East Regional Economies
Consumers face potential upward pressure on energy prices due to supply chain disruptions in the Persian Gulf region. Increased insurance costs for shipping and air travel may raise consumer goods prices. Elevated geopolitical risk premiums could increase borrowing costs for households.
Governments may implement strategic petroleum reserve releases to stabilize oil prices. Central banks could adjust monetary policy in response to inflation pressures. International diplomatic efforts may intensify. Defense budgets likely to increase. Potential sanctions escalation or counter-sanctions could disrupt trade relationships.