On one hand, the Islamic Republic will be loath to provoke a full-scale war with the United States, a conflict it cannot hope to win. But total inaction is also intolerable for Khamenei and his clerics.

Trump has warned of broader US involvement in Israel’s war if Iran attempts to strike back against US military sites in the region

Iran's military capabilities, potential retaliation against the US, and impact on global oil supplies and nuclear program are discussed.