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The presence of Israel and its ongoing strikes complicates matters further. Iran’s deep distrust—based on repeated threats from Israeli leaders and conflicting U.S. assurances—raises the probability of Iran retaliating decisively if pushed too far.
The Endgame: Iran’s Hand in the Future of Global Power
The decisive factor now rests with Iran: whether they choose to escalate or seek a strategic exit. If Iran escalates with attacks that kill Americans or destabilize the region, the U.S. faces the risk of full-scale war, which could topple the Iranian regime but at a monumental cost to U.S. interests.