Iran's brutal crackdown has killed thousands of protesters demanding freedom, and decisive military action remains necessary to support those risking their lives against a murderous regime. The USU.S. has rapidly deployed carrier strike groups, F-15Es and advanced air defenses to the region, — creating real options to cripple the Revolutionary Guard's repression apparatus. Tehran's threats of retaliation and warnings about attacking Americans only confirm the regime's desperation as economic collapse fuels nationwide uprising.