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The crippling impact on Iran’s proxies has created a strategic window for Israel to target Iran directly. The Iran-Israel conflict thus hinges not only on immediate military responses but also on long-term objectives: deterring Iran’s nuclear ambitions—an existential threat long espoused by Israel—while neutralizing its regional influence network.
As the PDB notes, Israeli jets continue to strike high-value military infrastructure—airfields, nuclear sites, and command centers—primarily over Iran. Meanwhile, intelligence reports suggest that covert operations are ongoing in Tehran, potentially targeting high-value infrastructure, with some rumors indicating Israeli efforts to eliminate specific figures through targeted gunfire.