Iran Hits Back but Avoids Provocation

Washington and Tehran appear to be done trading blows for the moment.

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In response to U.S. airstrikes on June 22 targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran launched a missile barrage on June 23 against U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq. Using short-range ballistic missiles such as the Fateh-110 and Qiam-1, Iran showed it was willing and able to retaliate, even though much of its launch infrastructure has been […]

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Andrew Davidson
Andrew Davidson is an analyst at Geopolitical Futures. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security and is completing his master’s degree in International Relations through Liberty University. Prior to working on continuing his education, he served in the U.S. Army for over 11 years with experience as a Platoon Sergeant in the Middle East and South Korea serving with the 10th Mountain Division and the 25th Infantry Division.