The war between Iran, the United States, and Israel continues to impact across the Persian Gulf while domestic tensions inside Iran begin to intersect with the regional conflict. Recent developments suggest that Washington is widening the range of military options under consideration while still attempting to avoid steps that would escalate the global energy crisis. At the same time, Iran appears to be implementing a strategy of reciprocal retaliation - an “eye for an eye” approach - designed to mirror attacks on its own infrastructure and interests across the region.