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Iran Update, February 10, 2024

Key Takeaways: Northern Gaza Strip: The Israel Defense Forces published details of a division-sized clearing operation it has been conducting for the past two weeks in western Gaza City.Southern Gaza Strip: The Israel Defense Forces continued to conduct clearing operations in western Khan Younis.Political Negotiations: Unidentified Egyptian officials warned that …

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3 Options for How Biden Could Respond to Iran

Hawks want strikes on Tehran, but others advise a more limited approach. Just hours after Sunday’s deadly drone attack by suspected Iran-backed militants on a U.S. military outpost in Jordan left three U.S. service members dead and more than 30 wounded, a familiar chorus of hawks began calling—once again—for the …

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US plans ‘Goldilocks’ retaliation that will kill Iranians, but not in Iran

US networks report plan for sustained campaign against Iranian oversea assets, citing White House officials The US will seek a “Goldilocks” retaliation against Iran by striking its assets abroad in a campaign calibrated to restore deterrence while mitigating escalation risks, according to military sources and current and former officials. Washington …

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