Tehran attacked Israel in retaliatory strikes without the support of regional allies.
Israel pounds Iran – and Iran strikes back, hitting Tel Aviv.
Since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023, Israel has damaged Iran, not just at home, but also outside its territory – by striking its allies.
Hezbollah‘s leader Hassan Nasrallah was assassinated in Beirut, the Houthis in Yemen have taken hits, as well as militias in Iraq.
Israel struck Iranian interests in Syria and Tehran’s ally, former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, was deposed.
Hamas’ leadership has also been decimated, including in assassinations