Lesson of the Strike That Killed Soleimani.

The article discusses the lessons learned from the strike that killed Quds Force Commander Qassem Soleimani in 2020. The author argues that the Iranians are rational and can be deterred if the US has the will to use force when necessary. They emphasize the importance of establishing and maintaining deterrence through a combination of will and capability. The author also criticizes the US for not matching demonstrable will with its capabilities and calls for a swift and violent counterattack to stop Iranian probing. They suggest that avoiding escalation should not be the highest priority and that protecting strategic interests is more important. The article concludes by stating that the US needs to set aside the fear of escalation and act according to its strategic priorities. [Extracted from the article]