Khamenei-ization of Nasrallah could have as devastating consequences for Hezbollah credibility & deterrence as the "supreme leader" has imposed on Iran.

Kusha Sefat I believe that what we are seeing is a contest for who gets to determine the new "normal", or in other words, the rules of the game. It's an interactive two-way process, and Bibi's willingness to deploy force has given him escalation dominance so far. To Khamenei, one facet of

Israeli cyberattack in #Lebanon has reportedly left Iran's ambassador to #Lebanon in hospital with serious injury, per جاده إيران Jadeh Iran and Iranian media. If confirmed, another example of IRGC commander salami and Ali Khamenei being publicly humiliated, likely to provoke reaction.

This is significant not just from a legal standpoint, but also in terms of the prevailing rules of engagement. Up to this point, both Hezbollah and Israel have maintained that their targets were limited to military personnel on the opposing side. Civilian casualties were

Too much truth for mainstream media and policy circles to grasp.

BREAKING - Nine people killed and more than 300 wounded on Wednesday in latest device explosions in Lebanon. — Lebanese health ministry That brings the two-day toll to at least 21 killed and more than 3,100 wounded. Unbelievable.

Mossad's 1980s-style intercept-implant op fades in comparison with what the US had planned for Iran under the "Nitro Zeus" program. Future of warfare may involve less direct fire but is not less violent or less indiscriminate.

They're smart enough to have figured that out, hence increasingly unhinged behavior.

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Commander Karimian was killed in clashes between peshmerga fighters of Komala - Toilers and IRGC in Syanaw village near Mariwan bordering Kurdistan region. IRGC is shelling the area and the fighting continues with Komala fighters supposedly disarmed in a camp!! Via Hengaw Organization for Human Rights

Not likely under Khamenei. Only after he is either dead or deposed by own generals.

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another body found under the rubble ... 46 deaths - 15 still missing - at least 16 were Hezbollah military commanders and the other victims were civilians among them children #Lebanon

Biden can end this all tomo by compelling a ceasefire. Instead he is going along with the destruction of Lebanon. To Arabs and Iranians, one key takeaway over last year is that US folly and disregard for human life is bipartisan. Damage to US interests will be generational.

Just when some may question support for Hezbollah, Israel seems to be stepping in to ensure Lebanese are reminded they are all one.