The Bluff of Bluster: Iran's Retaliation Threats and the Game of Global Posturing Iranian leaders have issued ominous warnings of "no limitations" in retaliation should the US launch an attack, sending shockwaves through the diplomatic circuit.
On its face, this is a straightforward – albeit chilling – threat.
However, scratch beneath the surface, and you'll find a complex dance of global posturing that's as much about domestic politics as it is about regional security.