Israel’s Assassination Campaign Against Iran: Effective Tactic, Flawed Strategy
March 22, 2026
Israel’s unprecedented campaign of targeted assassinations against Iranian leadership, including Ali Larijani, marks a shift in modern warfare. While tactically effective in disrupting command, the strategy risks backfiring by eliminating diplomatic off-ramps and empowering hardliners, potentially leaving no centralized authority capable of negotiating a ceasefire.