Iran’s regional power has been particularly impacted with the weakening of the so-called ‘ Axis of Resistance ’, its network of armed proxies and allies across the region – including in Gaza, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. As global attention increasingly focuses on Iran - Israel tensions , this research offers a detailed analysis of these shifting dynamics , contributing valuable insight into their impact on broader Middle Eastern stability (Bukhari, et al., 2024). Let’s unpack each stage of this narrative shift , diving into the details of how we got from “Israel can take on Iran alone ” to “America must fight this war with us.”. 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. The Israeli - Iranian war reflects a shift in the dynamics governing regional relations in the Middle East. It embodies a significant development in Israel’s new security doctrine—moving from a defensive security perspective to a strategy of offence, dominance, and long-range deterrence. Iran ’ s defense posture is undergoing a notable transformation, transitioning from a long-favored “horizontal” strategy of proxy warfare and forward defense toward a more centralized, technology-driven stance. Iran , feeling increasingly encircled, could respond asymmetrically, leveraging its proxy network to counter its adversaries. Hezbollah’s growing assertiveness in Lebanon and recent flare-ups in the Gaza Strip are early indicators of the heightened tensions accompanying this strategic shift. Israel and the main Sunni regimes--Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Jordan--have found themselves with a common foe and their intelligence chiefs have met several times in secret conclaves in recent months to discuss how to counter Tehran's ambitions.
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