Israel’s destruction of the Ali al-Taher subterranean complex in southern Lebanon may seem like yet another episode of confrontation with Hezbollah. But this operation raises a much broader question: how can Iran react without falling into a strategic trap?

Tehran had warned that a major Israeli attack on the complex would provoke a response, but Israel struck despite this warning. The Iranian problem is now simple.

If Iran does not react, it risks showing that its red lines are no longer credible. This would weaken its image with Hezbollah and other regional partners. If it responds weakly, it may be........

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