Topic: Iran Retaliation

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Conflicting reports have emerged regarding Iran's next moves, with Reuters claiming a senior official stated retaliation will continue. This contradicts White House statements suggesting the missile strikes were a coordinated, face-saving event. Skepticism is expressed toward Reuters due to its alleged ties to intelligence agencies like MI6 and the CIA.

Larry Johnson analyzes the potential Iranian response to the consulate bombing in Damascus, suggesting it will be measured and targeted at military assets rather than diplomatic ones. He points out the hypocrisy of the U.S. position, which condemned the 1979 embassy takeover but remains silent on Israel's attack on a diplomatic facility. Johnson believes Iran will seek the "moral high ground" to avoid a full-scale regional war.