Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive US-Israeli attacks - AP News
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Iran sustains military capacity despite absorbing massive U.S.-Israeli attacks.
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Iran has withstood coordinated US-Israeli military strikes and remains capable of threatening regional stability, according to assessments of the recent attacks. The strikes targeted Iranian military and nuclear facilities, but intelligence officials indicate Iran's military infrastructure and deterrent capabilities have proven more resilient than some anticipated. Iran's response—or lack thereof—will likely shape calculations about future escalation in the Middle East and the viability of military pressure as a diplomatic tool. The situation underscores the limits of airpower in fundamentally altering an adversary's strategic posture or willingness to negotiate. Both the Trump administration and Israeli officials now face decisions about whether further military action or diplomatic engagement is the path forward.
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