From Stuxnet to Soleimani: Iran’s Adaptable Arsenal of Espionage and Violence

From Stuxnet to Soleimani plots, Iran’s evolving tactics pose a growing threat to US national security.

Iran’s recent claims about trying to mess with U.S. election data and killing off some former officials show how it’s really come a long way in its game against enemies.

This piece looks at how Iran has gotten better at cyber attacks, starting with how it dealt with the Stuxnet bug to its complex strikes on both home and abroad.

This shows they’re good at learning from what’s worked and changing with the times. At the same time, Iran’s long history of killing people, which has ranged from being pretty open about it to using others to do the dirty work, shows it’s not afraid to use any means necessary to get what it wants.

The piece digs into how the Iranian Revolutionary Guard is thought to be behind and pulling the strings on these moves.

The Guard’s role highlights how closely Iran’s security team is tied to its tough stance on the world stage.

The cheap and effective nature of cyber attacks, along with Iran’s easy access to talented hackers, makes cyber warfare a go-to for Iran.

The piece points out that Iran’s threat to the U.S. is complex and always changing. Getting a handle on this change, which has turned Iran from just trying to kill off people to becoming a cyber power, is key to coming up with a solid plan to deal with it.