Israel’s overnight strikes on Iranian nuclear installations and officials were audacious, even reckless. The assault could turn out to be a devastating blow against the regime in Tehran. But, as our leader argues, it also threatens a bewildering range of outcomes, including some that are bad for Israel and America. 

Iran has few good options to hit back. If its retaliation is weak it will not deter Israel; too strong and it might draw America into the war, increasing the risk to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s already vulnerable regime. We explain what the mullahs might do next.