Iran's difficult choice

Israel is dealing decisive blows to Iran's deterrence capabilities, with full US support. Iran may be the next target if it does not accept a new nuclear agreement.

On 27 September, Israel successfully assassinated Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah. He had just arrived at a command centre with key leaders and Islamic Revolution Guard Corps officers in the southern suburb of Beirut. The IRGC Qods Force leadership responsible for supporting Hezbollah is likely as weakened as Hezbollah’s, as Nasrallah’s ass…