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Iran's Strategic Restraint and Military Dilemmas
This chapter examines Iran's response to a critical assassination that jeopardized its national security and reputation, presenting a choice between retaliation and restraint. Despite initial reactions calling for revenge, Iran ultimately decided on a more measured approach, prompting internal debates about their image and military alliances. The discussion includes recent military actions and the ongoing challenges faced by Iran in the regional power dynamics, including considerations around their nuclear ambitions.