https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-close-calls-on-u-s-warships-iran-shows-new-appetite-for-escalationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-close-calls-on-u-s-warships-iran-shows-new-appetite-for-escalationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/with-close-calls-on-u-s-warships-iran-shows-new-appetite-for-escalation#u65425Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:05:28 +0000Iran has fired new electro-optical missiles for the first time, signaling an increased appetite for escalation. Tehran describes its improved ballistic missile capabilities as a means to take preemptive action against perceived threats. This shift in military capability coincides with assertive rhetoric from the Iranian government and reported close calls involving U.S. warships. Analysts suggest these developments mark a dangerous new phase in the conflict between the two nations.Why it mattersThe introduction of precision-guided electro-optical weaponry increases Iran's ability to targe