The U.S. effectively utilized the two-month ceasefire and MoU period to conduct comprehensive surveillance of Iran’s coastline and islands. This window allowed for the safe collection of vital intelligence that would have been far more difficult to obtain during active conflict. The precision of the strikes on July 8 and 9 serves as evidence of this strategic preparation, as the U.S. successfully targeted critical locations including drone and missile launcher sites, radar and anti-missile systems, command control centers, naval facilities, and civilian infrastructure. Compared to the operations in March and April 2026, these attacks on Iranian assets demonstrated a significantly higher level of precision.