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The tactical focus of such a strike is a matter of intense, feverish speculation within the Pentagon. While the United States possesses the most sophisticated missile defense network in the world, including the Aegis and THAAD systems, the sheer volume of a coordinated “swarm” attack could test the limits of these kinetic interceptors. Strategic planners have identified several “front-line” states that serve as the primary nodes of American power and logistics. If Iran intends to strike tonight, the initial targets would likely be defined by their symbolic and operational value.
