Ongoing US-Israel strikes against Iranian military and nuclear targets since February 2026 have relied on air, missile, naval, and cyber operations rather than ground forces, with no confirmed Israeli troop deployments inside Iran territory. Recent developments include Israeli Air Force strikes on Tehran-area sites in mid-October amid renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz blockade and Iranian missile responses, alongside IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Zamir’s calls for multi-front readiness ahead of Israel’s October 27 elections. Netanyahu has emphasized regime pressure through sanctions and strikes while signaling coordination with Washington, where officials have discussed potential escalation timelines without referencing ground plans. Analysts cite Iran’s size, lack of prepositioned forces, and Israel’s commitments elsewhere as key barriers, though fresh diplomatic or proxy developments could shift assessments before any market resolution.