Iran's Possible Responses to US Strikes
TL;DR
Following US and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, Iran is considering its response, with options including missile attacks, militia actions, naval threats, or covert terror operations. Supreme Leader Khamenei faces critical decisions balancing retaliation, escalation risks, and regime stability amid domestic unrest and degraded military capabilities. The most probable response is a tempered missile or militia attack, but escalation remains a significant risk.
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