Israel’s military campaign against Iran, detailed through Operation Am Kalbi , reveals significant intelligence successes and ongoing threats, as explained by former NSC head Giora Eiland. The conflict’s outcome hinges on precise military operations and the potential for decisive U.S. The 12-day war on Iran was unprecedented, unique in scope and seismic in implications. For the first time, Israel launched a war - not merely a limited operation - against a country it shares no. 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. Israel’s aim is seemingly to destabilise the regime by inciting a popular uprising and fragmenting elite support. Tehran , meanwhile, has been eager to project an image of strength and stability. Analysts say Iran not only failed to stop Israel 's sophisticated assault, but faces challenges in mounting an effective response against Israel or US bases in the area. As the US considers whether or not to join Israeli strikes on Iran , a new balance of power is emerging in the Middle East – and it is tilting heavily in favour of Israel . Israel targeted key sites like Natanz and nuclear scientists, which could set Iran back by a year. However, the Fordow facility — crucial for full-scale uranium enrichment — remains intact. Iran 's main advantage against Israel has always been being able to attack through its proxies — including Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in south Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. Threats from both Iran and Israel are intensifying, pushing them closer to direct military conflict in an already volatile and war-torn region. Alongside Israeli military drills, stalled. Accordingly, the real challenge —for Israel , the United States, and any other government intent on preventing nuclear proliferation in the Middle East—is to find ways to prevent Iran from following the path that Iraq did following the Osirak strike.
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