New Atlanticist
Jan 7, 2020
US-Iran in crisis: Strategic ambiguity and loud weapons in cyberspace
By
Simon Handler, Katherine Wolff, Will Loomis
Iran’s government will feel the need to retaliate against the United States, but it does not wish to ignite a prolonged war with the United States. The regime’s near-term aim is to demonstrate to its domestic and regional constituencies that it has the capability and the resolve to avenge Soleimani’s killing and, more strategically, to drum up support for hardliners ahead of legislative elections next month. While Iran has a number of options available, its cyber toolkit not one to be overlooked.
