VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-29
“escalate enough to restore deterrence without triggering retaliation that leaves it worse off,”
Homayoun Falakshahi · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
Falakshahi said Iran could find it difficult to escalate enough to restore deterrence without suffering worse retaliation.
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