The regime clings to missiles and proxies, but America and Israel are preparing to strike.

The United States’ hesitation has once again emboldened Tehran, but it’s a deception. Iranian officials now insist that their nuclear enrichment program is off the table, dismissing any discussion of their ballistic missile arsenal or their sprawling network of proxies—but even if the Persians are the inventors of chess, they still don’t get the message. At the recent Al Jazeera forum, Hamas leaders drew confidence from Iran’s foreign minister, who openly declared he does not fear U.S. naval forces. The message was clear: Iran and its allies believe........

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