Following the US obliteration of Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran vows a "proportionate response," leaving the world on edge. Tehran faces a dilemma: retaliate credibly without igniting a regional war. Options range from calibrated strikes on US bases and economic warfare via the Strait of Hormuz to cyberattacks, with the potential for delayed action or a shift towards nuclear armament.
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