Donyaye Eghtesad: Hamid Reza Azizi, an analyst of Iranian affairs, examines in an article for the International Crisis Group how war has altered Tehran's strategic calculations and the role of its regional allies; a transformation that can both maintain Iran's deterrent power and increase the costs of direct confrontation. Regional wars since October 2023, the weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah following Israeli attacks, the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria in December 2024, and especially the US and Israeli war against Iran in February 2026, have transformed the security environment of the Islamic Republic. These developments have revealed strategic limitations that relied on a network of regional allies; a network that was supposed to deter Iran's enemies from directly attacking the country's territory by creating threats on multiple fronts.
War and the Change in Iran's Regional Strategy
The article discusses how recent wars have changed Iran's strategic calculations and the role of its regional allies. Key events include the weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah, the fall of Assad's regime, and a future conflict involving the US and Israel against Iran. This matters as it highlights the evolving security landscape and Iran's deterrence strategy.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Recent wars have forced Iran to rethink its strategic approach and reliance on regional allies. The weakening of groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, along with the fall of Assad's regime, has changed the security dynamics for Iran.
- Hamas and Hezbollah have been weakened due to Israeli military actions.
- The fall of Assad's regime in Syria has altered the balance of power in the region.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has historically relied on a network of regional allies to deter threats, but recent conflicts have exposed vulnerabilities in this strategy.
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