The initial phase of the U.S.–Israeli campaign embodies modern Western airpower doctrine: rapid suppression of adversary command systems, air defenses, and launch infrastructure to create operational dominance. Yet despite initial success, the campaign’s trajectory may hinge on sustainability. If burn rates outpace replenishment, operational tempo may degrade.
The deployment of a second U.S. aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East marks a strategic inflection point in the unfolding U.S.–Iran confrontation. The buildup now includes destroyers, additional strike aircraft and reinforced air defenses. While it does not make war inevitable, the buildup significantly widens the spectrum of escalation pathways.
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