Iran conducted missile and drone strikes on Israel in response to prior Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel later reported strikes inside Iran, with explosions noted in multiple Iranian cities. A U.S.-Iran truce had been reached in April.
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Iran's strikes responded to Israeli escalation against Hezbollah and reflected a cycle tied to occupation and regional operations.
“Retaliation and de-escalation interest after fragile April truce”
Iran acted with growing boldness after the April truce, testing Western deterrence through its proxy network.
“Need for stronger deterrence and proactive Israeli self-defense”
State violence cycles imposed costs on civilians while regimes pursued prestige and deterrence.
“Shared state culpability and erosion of individual liberty”
Perspectives under-examined Iran's rapid halt after direct strikes on its territory and omitted damage assessments inside Israel.
“Limited Iranian persistence once costs became direct”
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