US official: Iran strikes are not proportional, it won't be over for a bit
A US official told CNN that the US military strikes in Iran are “not proportional", adding, “This is punishment. It won’t be over for a bit."
Assessment
A US official has publicly described military strikes on Iran as disproportionate punishment, suggesting the campaign is intended to inflict sustained damage rather than achieve a calibrated response. This framing signals an escalation in rhetoric and possibly in operations. The official's comment that it "won't be over for a bit" indicates the strikes are expected to continue. Further statements from US or Iranian officials will clarify the trajectory.