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Iran Updates 2026

Operations “Epic Fury” & “Roaring Lion”

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

Background to the Development of the Conflict

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

Missiles to Minds

From Missiles to Minds: Iran’s Influence-Driven War Strategy

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

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