Tag #Soleimani

What are the immediate consequences of the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, and how do these impact the broader geopolitical landscape?

President Trump's recent military action against Iranian nuclear sites rests on two assumptions: the facilities' complete destruction and Iran's limited retaliation. The US military has indicated complete destruction is unlikely, suggesting the operation may have only set back the Iranian nuclear program. The President's second gamble is that Iran lacks the capacity or will to significantly retaliate against US interests.