Iran has launched its 85th wave of missile and drone strikes, marking a notable shift in the evolving conflict. According to Iranian state media, the latest salvo targeted industrial and strategic infrastructure linked to US and Israeli interests, indicating an expansion beyond traditional military objectives. This shift suggests a widening of the battlefield, where economic and industrial assets are increasingly being drawn into the conflict. Such targeting reflects an attempt to impose broader operational and economic costs, rather than focusing solely on immediate military gains. At the same time, Iranian officials have highlighted a defensive dimension, claiming the discovery and dismantling of cluster munitions allegedly used in recent strikes against its territory. While these claims remain part of competing narratives, they underscore the intensifying informational and strategic contest accompanying the military escalation.