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Iran's substantial stockpile of short-range missiles and drones is emerging as a critical factor in the ongoing regional conflict. Experts are assessing the nation's remaining capabilities, particularly its hardened underground facilities, and the potential impact of international military cooperation.
Iran's retaliatory strikes across the region highlight its asymmetric warfare capabilities and the deep entrenchment of its regime. Experts note that dismantling Iran's extensive repressive apparatus, crucial for regime change, would be a protracted and costly endeavor with severe regional implications.
Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine was not a spontaneous act but a meticulously planned strategy rooted in a deep-seated opposition to the Western order. Analysts suggest Putin views the conflict as a broader war against Western influence, aiming to break its will through calculated escalation and exploitation of divisions. Russia's approach relies on asymmetric warfare, coercion, and psychological pressure, seeking to achieve political outcomes rather than solely territorial gains.
