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What might Iran do next: The short game and the long game

Demonstrators wave Iran's flag and Palestinian flags as they gather in front of the British Embassy in Tehran on April 14, 2024, after Iran launched a drone and missile attack on Israel. (Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images)
Demonstrators wave Iran's flag and Palestinian flags as they gather in front of the British Embassy in Tehran on April 14, 2024, after Iran launched a drone and missile attack on Israel. (Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images)

The U.S. announced more sanctions against Iran after it attacked Israel. Israel is weighing its options for retaliation as government leaders in Iran send warnings that any new attack will spark a powerful response from the Islamic Republic.

Here & Now‘s Scott Tong talks with Iran expert and New Yorker contributor Robin Wright.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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