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Israel and Tehran are linked through a state of direct military conflict and geopolitical rivalry, characterized by Israel's strikes on Iranian facilities in Tehran [1], [2] and Tehran's support for proxy groups targeting Israel [3], [4]. Furthermore, Israel has adopted regime change in Tehran as a strategic goal [5], while Tehran views Israel's regional alliances and military actions as significant security threats [6], [7].
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A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org 3 facts
claimTehran is concerned that the de facto alliance between Israel, Turkey, and Azerbaijan in the South Caucasus mirrors US efforts to contain Iran in the Middle East.
claimTehran historically viewed increased Russian involvement in the South Caucasus as a factor that implied reduced activism by the USA, Turkey, and Israel in the region.
perspectiveTehran perceives Turkey's pan-Turkic ambitions along Iran's northern border as a rising security threat, and believes that Azerbaijan and Turkey's efforts to invoke pan-Turkic sentiments are supported by Israel.
Iran's Regional Armed Network - Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 3 facts
claimIsrael faces regular attacks from Tehran-backed groups, specifically Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, all of which oppose the existence of the Jewish state.
accountDuring Iran's first direct attack on Israeli soil in April 2024, Iranian partners in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen launched drones and rockets at Israel to support Tehran's air strikes.
accountDuring Iran's first-ever direct attack on Israeli soil in April 2024, Iranian partners in Iraq, Lebanon, and Yemen launched drones and rockets at Israel to support Tehran's air strikes.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 2 facts
claimThere is a risk that a battered and angry Iranian regime might deploy limited resources to support extreme terror activities in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank by utilizing Palestinian elements sympathetic to Tehran or motivated by financial incentives.
claimIsrael's strikes on oil depots in Tehran and the destruction of cultural heritage sites in the second week of the war caused a shift in mood among the Iranian opposition, leading some to question the cost of a free Iran and the resilience of the regime.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 2 facts
claimRegime change in Tehran has emerged as an explicit goal of Israeli state policy, marking a shift from the historical focus on tactical rollback of Iranian influence.
referenceThe International Crisis Group analyzed that Israel's military offensive devastated Hamas in Gaza, struck Hezbollah in Lebanon, and impacted Tehran's own defenses, fundamentally altering the regional balance.
Iran War: Kinetic, Cyber, Electronic and Psychological Warfare ... resecurity.com 1 fact
claimIsrael and the United States have targeted Iranian energy facilities, including oil depots in Tehran and military sites on Kharg Island, which is a vital port for Iranian oil exports.
Iran in crisis: the landscape after the Twelve-Day War - OSW osw.waw.pl 1 fact
claimThe risk of further Israeli aerial and hybrid attacks aimed at toppling the regime in Tehran and strategically marginalising Iran is increased by Iran's weakened position and the lack of prospects for a political settlement.
After the War: Rethinking Regional Security in the Middle ... arab-reform.net 1 fact
claimThe author observes that Middle Eastern governments have realized that even the most powerful among them remain second-tier partners whose security and priorities can be traded off by larger powers, despite previous reliance on bilateral ties to Washington, selective normalization with Israel, or ad hoc understandings with Tehran.
The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu 1 fact
claimThe October 7 attacks and the subsequent war in Gaza have served several Iranian objectives: elevating Tehran’s regional stature, emboldening its proxy network, blocking normalization efforts between Israel and Saudi Arabia, and weakening Israel.