Part 11/12:
The current events mark a significant escalation in Iran’s confrontation with Western powers, and the regional responses from Israel and the US indicate a willingness to escalate further if necessary. Israel’s targeted strikes within Tehran suggest an evolving strategy—attempting to destabilize Iran’s internal structure and leadership—while the US continues to explore options that could lead to regime change.
Putin’s Russia, meanwhile, appears reluctant to deepen involvement beyond diplomatic posturing and limited military aid. Its partnership with Iran is nuanced and largely symbolic, constrained by its overarching strategic priorities and wary of provoking Washington further.