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Home / Israel-Iran / Iranian retaliation, a sudden ceasefire and lingering nuclear questions: Wild swings in the Middle East
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June 24, 2025

Iranian retaliation, a sudden ceasefire and lingering nuclear questions: Wild swings in the Middle East

“Tehran’s choice to limit its retaliation and deescalate the crisis is rational on their part given overwhelming U.S. strength and Iranian weakness,” said Rosemary Kelanic, director of the Middle East Program at Defense Priorities.

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