Experts assess the roles that various actors may seek to play during and after conflict, including Hezbollah, the Houthis, Iraqi militias, Palestinian factions, and international powers such as China, Russia, and the EU. Explore the history, current tensions, and future outlook of the Israel - Iran conflict , including military, political, and nuclear dimensions. The Iran–Israel conflict is often waged through third - party actors . These proxy groups extend Iran’s strategic depth while giving Tehran plausible deniability. 3 days ago · The complex dynamics of the Israel - Iran conflict necessitate an understanding of the roles played by these actors in efforts toward a ceasefire. This article delves into the involvement of key countries and organizations, analyzing their motivations, strategies, and impacts on peace negotiations. Sanam Vakil, Renad Mansour, Mohammed Baharoon and Ksenia Svetlova join Galip Dalay to discuss the meaning of the war, prospects for de-escalation and the impact on the wider Middle East. Since the start of the Israel -Hamas war, several international actors have been working to broker peace, including Egypt, Qatar and the United States. Meanwhile, the war has paused normalization efforts with Saudi Arabia and increased military tensions with Iran . The Israeli attack on Iran 's nuclear program and military assets and Iran 's responding missile strikes represent a significant escalation in the long-standing tensions between the two nations. RAND experts provide insights into the strategic, diplomatic, and economic dimensions of this unfolding crisis. 4 days ago · Iran has long held that conflict with Israel can be managed by limiting its retaliation within clearly defined parameters. But through its preemptive attack, Israel has revealed that it is not a rational actor and upended the rules of war.
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