In the aftermath of American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, how should we understand this war? We asked for the opinion of Leslie Varenne, director of the Institute for International and Strategic Monitoring and Studies (IVERIS).
Too economically dependent on Iranian oil, the Middle Kingdom won’t let the Hebrew state bomb Iran for long, any more than it will let Israel take over Gaza.
Any further escalation would run the risk of regional or global conflict. Iran’s proposed closure of the Strait of Hormuz would have major economic and political consequences. Summary of previous episodes.
On the night of June 13, Israel launched a vast air operation dubbed Operation Rising Lion, involving some 200 fighter jets, to strike over a hundred major targets: nuclear facilities (including the Natanz site), ballistic missile factories, military and scientific centers in Iran.
In an explosive regional context, Israel carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran, while the UN denounced possible crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Classified US documents detailing Israel’s military preparations have been published on Telegram, causing concern among US authorities.
Iran’s historic attack on Israel on the night of April 13-14, 2024, and again on October 2, 2024, showed that the Hebrew state and its allies would not last long in the face of high-intensity aggression. Here’s why, as we wrote on April 17.
Iran fired around 200 missiles towards Israel on Tuesday evening, targeting military bases and the Mossad. This operation, dubbed “Honest Promise 2”, marks a significant escalation of tensions in the Middle East.
Iran’s historic attack on Israel on the night of April 13-14, 2024 showed that the Hebrew state and its allies would not last long in the face of high-intensity aggression. Here’s why.
Last night Iran launched a massive drone and missile attack against Israel in retaliation for the Hebrew state’s attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. So far, no casualties have been reported. But the risk of escalation is worrying the international community.
The death of the Iranian general in Baghdad on the orders of Donald Trump will have significant consequences throughout the Middle East and far beyond.
