The killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31 has pushed Iran’s leaders into a dangerous corner. Tehran has few options but to escalate the conflict, as it did with its attack against Israel in April. That attack led to a chorus of statements labeling Iran’s actions as “destabilizing,” arguing that it was part of a malign regional strategy, and calling for a punitive Israeli counterattack.
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