The Iran war was supposed to be over. Instead, Israel finds itself trapped between American diplomacy, Hezbollah’s recovery, and the return of the sirens
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Just when many Israelis thought life might finally be returning to some new normal after October 7, the proxy wars with Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, and the recent war with Iran, Tehran launched a new wave of missiles. The familiar routine returned overnight: sirens, racing to bomb shelters, school closures, and reports of hits and injured civilians.
Touted by both Bibi and Trump as a great victory, the Iran war has turned into a slog. Seeking to avoid direct American military involvement while keeping gas prices under control, Trump has pushed for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Yet his eagerness to secure a deal may have revealed how weak Washington’s negotiating position really is.
While the dust seems to have settled for now, the situation remains fragile.
To understand where the confrontation between Iran and Israel stands today, and where it may be headed next, here is what you need to know.
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