Iran's recent strikes on Israel signal a strategic shift, with Tehran now willing to respond directly to attacks on its regional allies.
The move aims to pressure the US and Israel into honoring the April ceasefire that Iran says has been repeatedly violated.
Experts say Iran is testing the US-Israel alliance and creating new leverage as US President Donald Trump pushes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toward a diplomatic deal.
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Iran’s strikes on Israel this week were some of its most audacious attempts yet to redefine the boundaries of a confrontation that for decades has largely been fought through proxies, covert operations and carefully calibrated retaliation.
