The past 48 hours show how Tehran uses conflict, diplomacy, and uncertainty to strengthen its position.

Severe escalation complicates advanced peace talks as Tehran signals willingness to risk return to full-scale war, 100 days into the conflict

Iran's missile attack on Israel is designed to exploit U.S.-Israeli tensions.

Tehran launched missiles toward Israel late on Sunday, describing the strikes as retaliation for Israeli attacks on Hezbollah strongholds on the outskirts of Beirut. Israel…