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Hezbollah's initial intervention has mostly been subdued amid covert Israeli operations, including the hacking of communication devices and targeted leadership strikes. Similarly, Houthi attacks in Yemen have been countered through U.S.-led coalition efforts, limiting their long-range strike capabilities.
With Iran’s proxies diminished, Tehran faces the challenge of “going it alone,” relying solely on missile and drone attacks which require extensive coordination and pose substantial logistical and tactical challenges. Each large-scale barrage risks revealing launch platforms, making sustained attacks increasingly difficult as Iran’s stockpiles are depleted over time.