BLUF

Fighting Israel is very much a pillar of Iranian state identity; and if Iran doesn’t act on this principle, there’s a serious risk of undermining its own legitimacy.

Summary

  1. Freeing Palestinian lands part of Iranian regime’s mantra.
  2. Iran normally out-sources fighting to proxies.
  3. By attacking Israel, Iran risks serious ramifications for its regime.
  4. Currently major dissent within Iran.
READ: Iran’s leaders have everything to lose in a direct war with Israel. Why take such a massive risk?

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