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. As Iran responded with a wave of drones and Israel continued to hit military and nuclear sites on Friday, we turned to our experts to assess the fallout . With these strikes, “ Israel demonstrated its full penetration of Iran , and ability to wreak havoc across the Iranian system,” Dan tells us. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has escalated into a delicate geopolitical crisis with far-reaching implications. The recent military strikes highlight the vulnerability of the region and spark concerns over a possible wider conflict. Israel ’ s attack on Iran with US support will further push Iran into Russia’s and China’s arms. For these two countries, it is a heaven-sent development and they will spare no effort to capitalize on it and squeeze all the geostrategic benefits at the expense of the US in particular. Israel had launched Operation Rising Lion — a coordinated, multi-wave strike on Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure. In the opening salvo alone, over 100 targets were struck, including uranium enrichment sites and residential areas housing top regime officials. Amid rising tensions , Israel's airstrikes on Iran have triggered a direct military confrontation, disrupting global energy markets and challenging regional stability. Experts analyse the implications for the Middle East, global alliances, and the future of energy security. As tensions between Iran and Israel intensify, experts examine the potential fallout for regional stability, the challenges facing U.S. Diplomacy, and the urgent need for effective governance in Lebanon.
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