Updated: 17 March 2026 On 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel launched a coordinated pre-emptive operation against Iran under the titles “Epic Fury” and “Roaring Lion,” respectively. According to Israeli officials, the objective of the campaign is to eliminate existential threats posed by
Protests in Iran (December 2025 – January 2026) On December 28, 2025, widespread protests broke out in Iran, which quickly spread to other cities and regions throughout the country. The main trigger for the protests was economic, primarily the ongoing deterioration in living conditions, against
For years, the debate over Hezbollah has been accompanied by a central question: Is it a Lebanese organization operating in the interests of the state and the Shiite community, or an Iranian branch that primarily serves Tehran’s regional strategy? The organization itself has cultivated deliberate
Are the forces of Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the leader of Syria, planning to invade Lebanese territory to exact revenge on Hezbollah? This potential move is viewed either as retaliation for Hezbollah’s involvement in the Syrian Civil War or as part of a strategic deal orchestrated with
In recent days, there has been a noticeable escalation in the scope of Hezbollah’s attacks against northern Israel, including the use of drones, anti-tank, and rocket attacks. At the same time, the organization has issued evacuation notices to residents of Israel’s northern communities, using wording
The “Roaring Lion” war represents a further step toward reducing the range and intensity of Iranian threats against the State of Israel. Over recent years, Iran has developed a multidimensional threat architecture that can be divided into five primary components: the nuclear program; the missile
Download Abstract This paper analyzes Iran’s operational strategy during the current conflict, arguing that Tehran has adopted an influence-centric approach in which cognitive effects are prioritized over conventional military outcomes. Facing clear limitations in its ability to confront the combined military capabilities of Israel and
