The strongest version of this narrative presents Iran as a desperate regime, cornered by U.S. and Israeli military actions, now willing to escalate terrorism globally—including on American soil—as a last resort. The article effectively documents Iran’s historical use of terrorism, its recent shift toward more reckless operations, and the tangible threats posed by sleeper cells and criminal networks. It also highlights the successes of counterterrorism efforts, though it warns that a single succe...