Strategic Assessment

Iran has grown anxious about the possibility of a military strike against its nuclear facilities. The intensity of Tehran’s preoccupation with this issue, the ongoing threats it voices against the US and Israel, and its preparatory measures to preempt military action indicate that Iran is eyeing this scenario with great consternation. This essay surveys Iran’s attempt to grapple with the military threat, in particular its attempts to boost its deterrence, and considers how it might respond to an attack on its nuclear facilities.