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How Iran Could Strike Back at US | Newsweek
Source: Newsweek | 15 January 2026
Any Iranian retaliation is likely to be calibrated to the scale of a U.S. intervention and a limited American strike would not necessarily trigger a major response, Ameneh Mehvar, senior analyst, Middle East, for ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data) told Newsweek.
The impact of a potential U.S. intervention remains highly unpredictable and could range from cyber operations, additional economic pressure, and communication support for protesters, to limited military strikes and leadership-targeting operations.
