Iran showcases military power with new missiles, drones, and warships amid rising tensions with the U.S. and Israel.
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Three Years to Operation Swift Retort
Balakot airstrikes and the retaliating Operation Swift Retort by Pakistan’s Air Force provide a bigger foreground for understanding the potential of escalation in the South Asian Region and offer important insights into the deterrence paradox.
