Deterrence and leverage: Iran tries to call the shots with strikes on Israel | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-06-08 22:15 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, World News, War & Conflict
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Monday's escalation suggests Tehran, confident in its ability to sustain the fight, is now seeking to dictate its own regional equation, using military force to reinforce deterrence and preserve leverage in peace talks.
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