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Political leaders expressed a mix of relief and concern.
On the other, there is a palpable fear of retaliation.
Iranian officials, in a statement laden with defiance, vowed to respond decisively.
Intelligence agencies are now scrambling to assess the fallout from this operation.
What does this mean for the future of US-Iran relations? Will other nations feel emboldened to act against perceived threats? The ramifications of this strike extend far beyond the immediate destruction.