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A Strategy for Striking Back at Iran

Target key leadership, military support, and financial infrastructure, as the United States did with ISIS.

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david-asher
Senior Fellow
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei awards the Order of Fat'h to Amir Ali Hajizadeh in Tehran, Iran, on October 6, 2024. (Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei awards the Order of Fat'h to Amir Ali Hajizadeh in Tehran, Iran, on October 6, 2024. (Iranian Leader Press Office/Anadolu via Getty Images)

In retaliation for recent attacks by Iran and its proxies, Israel is reportedly discussing an attack on Iranian power plants. This approach could be counterproductive. Iran’s energy infrastructure will be a key to the eventual emergence of an alternative regime there. The crucial task is holding the current regime accountable.

As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 27, “the curse of Oct. 7 began when Hamas invaded Israel from Gaza, but it didn’t end there. Israel was soon forced to defend itself on six more war fronts organized by Iran.” The strategy Israel has successfully implemented against Hezbollah must now be applied against Tehran directly. The regime is the puppeteer behind Oct. 7 and the multifront attacks against Israel.

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