Another analyst echoed that point but emphasized the emotional toll on Iran’s leadership.
“You’re talking about human beings who just watched their country get attacked, and a lot of their close advisors, confidants, probably friends get killed, right?” said Rosemary Kelanic, director of the Middle East Program at Defense Priorities. “That’s a tough thing for Iran to actually muster to do, but that’s clearly the right move for them strategically.”
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