Ruhallah Rahipour, a journalist and political analyst, pointed to the possibility that the United States and Israel would strike again against the Islamic Republic and said that even limited action could lead to a longer conflict. He added that the Islamic Republic of Iran could damage the shipping and energy and communication infrastructures with its missile and UAV capabilities, but the ability to cause disruption does not necessarily mean the ability to win the war.

Ruhallah Rahipour, a journalist and political analyst, pointed to the possibility that the United States and Israel would strike again against the Islamic Republic and said that even limited action could lead to a longer conflict. He added that the Islamic Republic of Iran could damage the shipping and energy and communication infrastructures with its missile and UAV capabilities, but the ability to cause disruption does not necessarily mean the ability to win the war.