A European intelligence report revealed by CNN has exposed the level of anxiety at the top of the Russian government. Russian President Vladimir Putin has reduced his public appearances, moved to underground bunkers and imposed strict restrictions on his inner circle. At the center of the concerns is the fear that former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, a longtime confidant, is planning a coup.
The latest round of fighting ended with dangerous concessions: Iran proved that it decides when the fire stops, the IDF lost its freedom of action in Beirut, and we were drawn into a limited guerrilla war in the buffer zone. While Israel clings to illusions that the Lebanese government will dismantle the terrorist organization, it is time to wake up and prepare for a real victory in the next round.
Tehran is gradually covering its retreat from its excessive demands and makes a new proposal, one that is easier for the Americans to swallow, presenting a certain compromise on the nuclear issue. Trump’s response indicates that he, too, sees Tehran backing down.
Hezbollah is still in the learning stage, but the IDF believes that drone swarms in southern Lebanon, similar to those seen on the Ukrainian battlefield, are only a matter if time. The temporary solutions: improvised nets, Smart Shooter rounds and interception drones.
Iran’s draft plan, reported by Al Jazeera, includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, freezing uranium enrichment for up to 15 years and launching a regional security dialogue in exchange for sanctions relief and an end to the blockade.
