Gaming Out Israeli and Iranian Retaliation

A variety of factors will result in at least a modicum of restraint.

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The Israeli Security Cabinet convened on Oct. 10 to decide how it will retaliate against Iran’s recent missile barrage. There’s reason to believe it’s retaliation could be severe: One day earlier, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warned that Israel’s response would be “lethal, precise and above all surprising.” Whatever form it takes, Israel’s actions could escalate […]

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