Signals in the Sky — and the Quiet Calculations No One Admits Out Loud
Iran’s surprise military exercises across key cities ignited fresh debate over Middle East missile tensions and the fragile balance between deterrence and escalation. As Israel weighs potential action and Washington treads carefully, analysts warn that misreading signals could trigger conflict neither side openly seeks. This investigative rewrite explores the quiet calculations, competing narratives, and deeper uncertainties shaping the standoff.