Author: Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Dennis Ross, Barry McCaffrey, Adam Boehler and Steven Tian

The recent ballistic missile attacks by Iran on Israel have raised concerns and demand a direct response. While the attack was unsuccessful, it signifies a dangerous escalation in Iran’s actions towards Israel. The Ayatollah’s desire to eliminate Israel from the region has been made clear through these attacks, which showcase Iran’s willingness to directly target Israel rather than supporting proxy groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. Israel, as a sovereign nation under attack, must now decide how to respond. As the US contemplates its own response to impose consequences on Iran for the attack, tightening oil sanctions could be a critical…