Is Tehran Setting a Dare for America as the Islamic Republic Threatens Israel?

"Meanwhile, the mere presence of American power in the Mideast might not carry the deterrence effect that it is meant to achieve. It is 'causing Iran to rethink their retaliation,' the policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran, Jason Brodsky, tells the Sun. Yet, he adds, through several administrations, America has made clear that it is, above all, escalation-averse. 'There is an unwritten rule that Iran can attack anyone and can’t be attacked back,' Mr. Brodsky says. Washington’s 'paralyzing fear of escalation is inviting escalation.'"