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The strikes were not just a tactical maneuver; they served as a message to Iran, the Houthis' benefactor, signaling that the U.S. is capable of striking deeply buried military facilities. This action forms part of a larger U.S. strategy aimed at curtailing Iran's missile program and nuclear ambitions within a tight timeframe. As tensions escalate, Iran's extensive underground facilities, dubbed "missile cities," pose a significant challenge for any offensive operations.