The vast imbalance in military power and intelligence capabilities heavily favors Israel over Iran . The Islamic Republic’s most advanced air defense systems (the Russian S-300s) were destroyed in earlier Israeli strikes. Author: Brian Carter The lack of a meaningful response from the so-called “Axis of Resistance” to the Israel - Iran war reveals how exhausted it is after months of fighting the United States and Israel . Iranian proxy and partner militias appear either unable or unwilling to support Iran in any serious way. Hezbollah and Hamas are probably unable. The Houthis and Iraqi militias appear largely. Following 12 days of intense military confrontation between Israel and Iran , a fragile US-brokered ceasefire has taken hold. While President Donald Trump hailed the agreement as a diplomatic. The potential for a direct Israel - Iran war raises alarms worldwide . The repercussions would extend beyond the immediate region, affecting diplomatic ties, economic stability, and energy security on a global scale. 4 days ago · Post-conflict tension between the Israel -US axis and Iran has created a “new normal” which could erupt into a fresh and more intense war , an intelligence assessment warns . Tehran can utilize an army of proxy groups, intelligence operatives and cyberhackers as part of any retaliation for Israeli or US attacks. What was once a covert conflict waged through proxy groups, cyberattacks, and intelligence operations now threatens to become a full-scale state-to-state war . Understanding the factors behind this transformation—and its implications for regional stability—is more urgent than ever. Iran has vowed retaliation and its network of regional proxies could target US and allied assets across the Middle East and civilian and military infrastructure in the Gulf. Arab states that have tried to maintain neutrality may find themselves pulled into the conflict, either through direct attacks or political pressure.
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