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WED · 2026-03-18 · 22:58 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0318-25839
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What are Iran’s options as war goes on?

In March 2026, the United States and Israel have been conducting relentless attacks on Iran, resulting in the deaths of senior officials and thousands of airstrikes across the country. Iran has retaliated by targeting Israel and its Gulf neighbors, specifically energy facilities and supply routes.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-03-18 · 22:58 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
What are Iran’s options as war goes on?
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In March 2026, the United States and Israel have been conducting relentless attacks on Iran, resulting in the deaths of senior officials and thousands of airstrikes across the country. Iran has retaliated by targeting Israel and its Gulf neighbors, specifically energy facilities and supply routes. The program "Inside Story" on March 18, 2026, examined Iran's options in the face of these ongoing attacks. The discussion, led by Imran Khan, included insights from military and political analyst Elijah Magnier, University of Tehran professor Setareh Sadeqi, and Mehran Kamrava from the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, who specialize in Iranian studies. The program aimed to analyze Iran's potential responses to the continued US and Israeli aggression.

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Iran has retaliated, hitting Israel and its Gulf neighbours.

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Senior officials have been killed in attacks.

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Iran targeted energy facilities and supply routes.

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US and Israeli attacks on Iran are relentless.

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Thousands of air strikes have occurred across Iran.

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Full report

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Inside StoryTehran defiant as US and Israeli attacks continue.Relentless United States and Israeli attacks on Iran. Senior officials killed, with thousands of air strikes across the country.Iran has retaliated, hitting Israel and its Gulf neighbours, targeting energy facilities and supply routes.So what are Iran’s options now?Presenter: Imran KhanGuests:Elijah Magnier – Military and political analyst specialising in wars in the Middle EastSetareh Sadeqi – Assistant professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of TehranMehran Kamrava – Iranian studies unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy StudiesPublished On 18 Mar 2026
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