Interpretation! What is the strategy behind the US and Israel's military strikes?

Recently, the situation in the Middle East has changed dramatically, with the U.S. and Israel launching military strikes against Iran, resulting in continuous explosions in Tehran and widespread conflict in the Gulf. What is the strategy behind this surprise attack? How will the situation evolve in the future?

AI + Agents, U.S. and Israel Join Forces

Tracking Iranian Leadership

On the morning of February 28 local time, Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei was killed in a highly targeted airstrike. According to U.S. media reports, American and Israeli intelligence personnel had been tracking the movements of Iranian leaders for weeks and ultimately succeeded in locating Khamenei.

Military expert Du Wenlong pointed out that the ability to pinpoint the whereabouts of important figures to within meters and seconds reflects the meticulous intelligence preparation by the U.S. and Israel. First, there is deep penetration of human intelligence; the Israeli side claims to have deployed hundreds of Mossad agents in Tehran at peak times. Second, the U.S. and Israel have established a joint intelligence surveillance system, with the U.S. claiming that AI models were extensively used during this operation. See detailed analysis ↓

U.S. Military Publicizes List of Weapons Used Against Iran

Experts: Aimed at Applying Pressure

According to a report by the Russian news agency Sputnik on March 2, the U.S. Central Command released a complete list of all weaponry used in the attack on Iran on social media on the 1st. Additionally, the U.S. Central Command specifically mentioned certain "special capabilities," but stated that it could not provide further details.

Military expert Du Wenlong believes that this rare mission list is a "complete" one in quotes, made public after the outbreak of hostilities, and is heavily laden with the intent to apply pressure on Iran. From the entire mission list, it is evident that the U.S. military utilized joint capabilities, with the Air Force, Navy, Army, and cyber-electromagnetic equipment all involved, aiming to conduct large-scale operations against Iran in the Middle East, seeking to achieve regime change, demilitarization, and denuclearization. See detailed analysis ↓

"Ghost" Penetration

B-2 Stealth Bomber Engaged

It is noteworthy that the U.S. B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber also participated in this strike operation.

Military commentator Wei Dongxu believes that the appearance of the B-2 "Spirit" stealth bomber over Tehran indicates that the U.S. military is attempting to undermine the foundation of Iran's military power. It is not suitable for striking dynamic targets but is primarily aimed at significant military facilities, especially focusing on Iran's missile and drone production and assembly systems, while enhancing the safety of its own aerial platforms.

Currently, the air defense systems of multiple countries in the Middle East are on high alert, and the activity of numerous tactical aircraft could easily trigger friendly fire incidents. Previously, a U.S. F-15 tactical aircraft was mistakenly intercepted by Kuwaiti air defense forces while on a mission, and the B-2A, due to its stealth capabilities, will not overly engage in surrounding airspace, thus having a higher safety factor to avoid friendly fire.

U.S. F-15 Crashes

Experts: Possibly Friendly Fire

On March 2 local time, a U.S. F-15 tactical aircraft crashed in Kuwait. Currently, there are varying reports regarding the cause of the crash, with some sources claiming it was shot down by friendly fire, while others suggest it was due to technical failure.

Wei Dongxu analyzed that there are two main possibilities for the crash of the U.S. F-15 in Kuwait: one is that it experienced a malfunction and self-destructed, forcing the pilot to eject; the other is that in a state of conflict, the regional air defense system was on high alert, and due to misidentification of friend or foe, it was mistakenly shot down by friendly forces, constituting a "friendly fire" incident.

Using the "Deception Doctrine" to Wage a War of Public Opinion?

Experts: Applying Pressure on the Opponent

In 2025, the U.S. Marine Corps published the "Deception Doctrine," which focuses on using deception against the enemy and creating false intelligence. The significant discrepancy in casualty figures between the U.S. and Iran raises the question of whether there is a hidden battle of public opinion behind it.

Wei Dongxu pointed out that in wars and conflicts, both sides find it difficult to quickly and accurately confirm the results, and differences in casualty figures are normal. However, more fundamentally, this involves considerations of information warfare, cognitive warfare, and public opinion warfare—both sides will showcase their achievements to the greatest extent possible to apply pressure on the opponent.

Revenge Moment Arrives

Strait of Hormuz in Crisis

If the conflict continues to escalate, it will have far-reaching implications for the Middle East landscape and even global security. The U.S. and Iran have engaged in military confrontations over control and dominance of the Strait of Hormuz, and subsequent exchanges of fire or mutual attacks will also affect shipping security in the Middle East.

As a global energy choke point, the Strait of Hormuz is responsible for transporting about one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas, and it is currently in a state of closure.

The U.S. and Israel have ignited conflict in the Middle East, and countries in the region as well as many nations globally will bear the associated losses.

Source: CCTV Military Comprehensive CCTV-7 "Global Military Events"