Targeted killings of Iran’s top leaders may disrupt coordination, but the Islamic Republic’s redundant power structure, IRGC autonomy, and potential Chinese financial backing could blunt Washington’s strategy and raise the economic stakes of a prolonged war
Iran has released images of its aging but upgraded F-4 Phantom II jets preparing for potential missions, signaling that Tehran may rely not only on missiles but also on conventional air power in any confrontation with the United States.