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Iran's tactical blunder: Strikes on third-party states give the US, Israel more allies - opinion

By attacking states that were not direct participants in planning or carrying out the February 28 strike, Tehran has pushed them toward tighter alignment with the US and Israel.

People gather as smoke rises at the Industrial Area after reported Iranian missile attacks, following United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Doha, Qatar, March 1, 2026
Security forces deploy to guard a rally in support of Iran's new supreme leader at Enghelab Square in central Tehran on March 9, 2026.

Behind Tehran's blackout: How CNN's access to Iran may come with a price - opinion

Smoke rises after an Israeli military strike on Iran's Basij forces headquarters in Tehran, Iran, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on March 1, 2026

Is a chaos free transition possible? The risks of Iranian regime change - opinion

US President Donald Trump enters the Knesset with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in October 2025, in Jerusalem.

Why is Trump pressuring Herzog to pardon Netanyahu now? - opinion


Israeli minister Gila Gamliel: This is why America stands with Israel against Iran - opinion

Iran's targets were never only Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. They included New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Washington, and beyond. 

Gila Gamliel.

Iran's underground ‘missile cities’ strategy becomes a disadvantage for regime - WSJ

The WSJ reports that Iran’s "missile cities" have become a strategic liability. Constant drone monitoring and neutralized air defenses have allowed the US and Israel to slash Iranian launches by 86%.

 IRGC commander Hossein Salami tours the new "missile city" at an undisclosed location in Iran, January 11, 2025

A turning point in Iran: Why the US and Israel must recognize Pahlavi’s leadership - opinion

For the first time, Washington is aligning its posture with the idea of regime change in Iran.

A sign in support of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, is displayed in a Persian household shop in North Finchley, in London, March 3, 2026.

Election crisis or manufactured chaos? Trump’s dangerous path to voter suppression - opinion

He is using all his power, with the collusion of a spineless Republican-led Congress, to make it more difficult for millions of Americans to cast their votes this fall and into the future.

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance point to the stage during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.

Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into wider Middle East conflict

Moscow accused the US and Israel of baiting Iran into striking Gulf allies to force them into a wider conflict. Russian President Putin offered to relay Arab concerns to Tehran.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia February 9, 2026.

What follows the fall of Iran? A look at the widespread repercussions - opinion

The fall of the Iranian regime would have repercussions well beyond Iran – many of them highly desirable.

The scene where a ballistic missile fired from Iran hit Tel Aviv overnight, causing heavy damage, March 1, 2026.

Defense officials assess high chance of Iranian missile response within hours

Sources told Walla that one of the objectives of the strikes was to remove threats to Israel’s home front, with an emphasis on missile launchers and bases used to operate unmanned aerial vehicles.

 IDF F35 aircraft.

While Western allies pursue diplomacy with Islamic Regime, Israel must pursue survival - editorial

This editorial argues for discipline, not impulsiveness. Military action carries costs, and Israel does not benefit from bravado. Israel benefits from leverage.

Iran and Israel flags on Middle east geopolitical map.

US-Iran negotiations could leave Israel vulnerable to attack, experts say - analysis

Israeli defense officials estimate that the entire US-Iran negotiation process is bad for Israel, as it will likely not take Israel's security concerns into account. 

Iranian missiles are displayed in a park in Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026

Are you ready to stand up with Iranian protesters? - opinion

How can the Iranian citizens’ noble fight against a repressive, homophobic, sexist, anti-American theocracy be met with yawns, while democratic Israel’s heroic acts of self-defense trigger worldwide?

Iranian security forces detain protesters in Mashhad, Iran, January 3, 2026; illustrative.