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Ahead of US and Israeli elections, 3-day joint attack on Iran 'would not radically change conflict'

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Briefings

An Italian professor questions whether a brief three-day military strike on Iran would achieve the same political results as eight months of prolonged confrontation. He emphasizes that Iran retains leverage over the US and warns that short-term military pressure risks triggering a wider regional crisis.

Key points

• Federico Donelli argues that a three-day military strike would not necessarily produce the decisive political outcome sought by the US and Israel.
• Donelli states that Iran still possesses leverage over the United States despite the ongoing conflict.

Context

Published ahead of US and Israeli elections, this briefing explores whether a short, intensive offensive can achieve the same political results as eight months of confrontation.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single academic interview with Donelli. No specific dates, casualty numbers, or regional conflict statistics are provided in the source.

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