10/20/2024

Iran Braces for Israeli Strikes

The country has been weakened by attacks on its allies

In the weeks since Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Israel — and as Tehran awaits an Israeli response — pro-government media have run wall-to-wall coverage promoting Iranian military might.

State television has played footage of missiles soaring over Israeli cities, while hard-line newspapers have warned of a “doomsday scenario” if Israel strikes back.

Despite official efforts to project strength, however, the depth of the crisis for Iran is clear: Israel is crushing Tehran’s allies in the region, making it more vulnerable to attack. And while the United States has sought to limit the scope of Israel’s response, the strikes could destabilize Iran’s fragile economy, stir divisions among government opponents and undercut hopes that the country’s new, pro-reform president would usher in an era of engagement with the West.

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