US Strikes Back, but Iran's New Normal Remains a Concern The United States' retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets this week have sparked a mix of reactions from both sides.
The surprise attack on American forces in the Middle East that prompted the US response was not an isolated incident, but rather part of a pattern of Iranian aggression in the region.
Tehran's calculus on military action has changed, as evidenced by its pursuit of regional influence through bold and assertive measures.