Patrick Henningsen: Is a US-Iran War Really Inevitable? Iran Could Devastate the Attacks!
Analysis of escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions reveals a fragile "tactical pause" rather than genuine de-escalation. Israel demands regime change and Iran's partition, while Washington faces massive risks with minimal short-term gains from military action. Iran has achieved maximum deterrence—its missile capabilities could overwhelm Israeli defenses in sustained conflict, potentially fracturing Israeli society. The situation involves six to seven regional actors, not just three parties. Meanwhile, Russia-Iran-China alignment is rapidly deepening through economic corridors and energy ties…
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