Iran October 7 decision backfired strategically
The piece argues that October 7 represented Iran's largest strategic error in decades by bringing conflict closer to its own borders. It traces the reversal of Iran's prior proxy doctrine.
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AFBytes briefing
Iran's strategic reversal alters the balance of power among regional actors and the level of direct threat to U.S. interests and partners.
What to watch next
- Monitor Iranian statements on proxy relations and any adjustments to support for groups in Lebanon, Gaza, or Yemen.