The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began striking infrastructure belonging to the Iranian regime in Tehran early Sunday morning, according to the military. Strikes Follow Iranian Missile Attacks The strikes follow the IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir’s approval of a new wave of overnight strikes across all current theaters of war following ballistic missile … Read more
The New Middle East Calculus: How Iran’s Retaliation Strategy Signals a Shift to Asymmetric Warfare Over 80% of geopolitical flashpoints now involve non-state actors, a trend dramatically accelerated by the recent escalation between Iran and the US/Israel. The fiery rhetoric emanating from Tehran – with parliamentarians labeling US and Israeli leaders “filthy criminals” and vows … Read more
A staggering $300 billion – the estimated cost of a potential military conflict with Iran, according to a recent Pentagon assessment – underscores the stakes driving the flurry of diplomatic activity currently underway. Recent, largely unreported, meetings between the IDF chief and US defense officials, coupled with parallel discussions involving Saudi Arabia, aren’t simply about … Read more