Scenarios for the Next Step Following U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
STRATEGIECS Team
Jun 22, 2025
The regional balance of power shifted with the direct entry of the United States into the military confrontation with Iran when it launched a precision airstrike on June 22, 2025 that targeted key nuclear installations. It pushes Iran to a critical crossroads: either contain the escalation or move toward a full-scale confrontation amid rising regional tensions and growing fears of a multi-front war.