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    Iran’s Military Drills Heighten Tensions with Israel and US

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    What’s happening

    Iran held air defense exercises on Saturday as a demonstration of its military capabilities, according to state media reports. This comes in response to potential future confrontations with Israel and the United States, especially with the new administration of US President Donald Trump.

    Why it matters

    The exercises come as a measure to assert military strength, with anticipation that Trump’s policies might ally more closely with Israeli interests, particularly concerning Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The growing military maneuvers could signify increasing regional tensions.

    Details

    Iran showcased its preparedness through extensive war games, revealing an alleged “missile city” capability by its Revolutionary Guards, never backing down despite Israeli assertions. Tehran’s objective through such public displays is likely to signal resilience and readiness.

    The pro-Israel perspective

    From an Israeli viewpoint, Iran’s military posturing indicates defiance against international scrutiny. Israeli forces remain vigilant, notably having already targeted an Iranian-aligned missile production site in Syria to thwart any potential threats, an act demonstrating Israel’s commitment to securing regional safety and stability.

    The larger context

    Amid deteriorating relations post 2018, after President Trump’s withdrawal from the international nuclear deal alleging inadequate restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities, these exercises reaffirm Iran’s strategic pursuits. Similarly, Israel, determined to uphold global security norms, continues actionable intelligence operations to preclude any nuclear advancement perilous to peace.

    This story was first published on timesofisrael.com.

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