Why limited war with the US may suit Iran better than peace

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Iran's recent missile strike on a US base in Jordan, ending a fragile pause in direct conflict, may serve Tehran's strategic interests by maintaining leverage through controlled confrontation. Analysts suggest a limited war allows Iran to disrupt global shipping and reshape diplomatic discussions on maritime rules, while potentially suppressing domestic opposition, rather than accepting continued economic isolation under a ceasefire.

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Iran may believe it can control its conflict carefully enough to keep pressure on the US while avoiding an all-out war.

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