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In his 2022 article, “New Missiles, New Risks: The Escalatory Implications of Iran’s Precision-Strike Weapons,” Jim Lamson argued that Iran’s acquisition of precision strike weapons had altered the balance of power in the Middle East. Three years on, and in the wake of several waves of ballistic missile attacks on Israel, we asked Jim to reevaluate his analysis.Note: Given the fluidity of the situation in the Middle East, this article was originally published on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.Image: Islamic Republic News AgencyIn your 2022 article, “New Missiles, New Risks: The Escalatory Implications of Iran’s Precision-Strike Weapons,” you argued that Iran’s acquisition
