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April 16, 2024

Why U.S. Warnings Haven’t Deterred Iran

“Don’t” isn’t enough.

President Biden has repeatedly warned Tehran that America will defend Israel against Iranian attack, and the U.S. made good on its promise Saturday night, both shooting down drones and missiles and coordinating the broader allied response. But why didn’t Iran heed his warnings in the first place? The editors of National Review have an answer:

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