Middle East

Iran’s new doctrine has changed everything

In the days following Tehran’s missile and drone attack on Israel, flights out of Tel Aviv were booked solid.

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Despite warnings to de-escalate from Western allies, an Israeli missile hit Iran.

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The drone and missile strike conveyed as much weakness as it did strength.

By Lawrence Freedman

They bet that direct attacks would not lead to a disastrous escalation. The Middle East is now on the brink.

By Jeremy Bowen

Lines have been crossed and the new state of affairs no longer has the same handrails.

By Bruno Maçães

It’s not yet clear how far Benjamin Netanyahu’s government will go in response to Iran’s attack.

By Jasmine El-Gamal

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By John Jenkins

Six months into the war in Gaza, internal and external pressure is mounting on the prime minister.

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