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Interests and Goals: What do they seek to accomplish?
Optimal Strategies: What actions are they likely to take to achieve their objectives?
These questions are essential in understanding the positions and potential responses of Iran, Israel, and the United States as the conflict unfolds.
Iran's Perspective: A Nationalistic Move
For Iran, the current situation presents a critical opportunity to achieve significant national strategic goals. The bombing by the United States can be perceived as a threat, prompting a rallying effect among its citizens. A common enemy can unite a population, particularly one that has been growing discontented with the ruling regime due to economic mismanagement and corruption.