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THE KEY TAKEAWAY FROM THE IRANIAN RETALIATION ON ISRAEL:
This is a deterrence win for Iran.
Had Israel been taken by surprise and not had the days long preparation to mitigate the impact of an Iranian attack this large, the damage would have been huge.
There is no way Israel could have intercepted hundreds of Iranian missiles without a week of its allies putting defenses in place and Iran intentionally taking its time.
A real war would NOT be telegraphed in advance so Israel can prepare with a symphony of air defenses from its allies.
Biden understands the risks posed by further escalation, especially to US forces, which is why he told Netanyahu he will not back an Israeli counterstrike.
The equation in the region has changed and Iran did it masterfully and responsibly without igniting the big war.
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