Iranian Reactions Portray US Strikes As Inconsequential

A destroyed building is pictured at the site of a US airstrike in al-Qaim, Iraq February 3, 2024.
A destroyed building is pictured at the site of a US airstrike in al-Qaim, Iraq February 3, 2024.

Official Iranian statements and media coverage of US airstrikes indicate the concerns about a serious retaliation have dissipated and Tehran can move on with pursuing its regional policies.